comportment
Americannoun
noun
Related Words
See behavior.
Etymology
Origin of comportment
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Middle French comportement; comport 1, -ment
Example Sentences
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Irene drummed into her charge the importance of manners, religion, education and comportment, which serve Vernice well as she moves into a world beyond her hometown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Thus, morning anchors aren’t obligated to adhere to the neutral comportment we expect of their evening news counterparts.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026
It’s a brilliant commentary on the all-too-familiar bodily comportment and fixed gaze of the modern digital citizen.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2025
But the jury is more likely to evaluate the evidence in the context of the whole narrative and a witness’ general comportment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024
He became annoyed at Tal's comportment at and away from the board.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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