noun
- behavior or conduct, especially as it reflects a person's character or social standing
- amusement or recreation; diversion
Usage: formal; often used to describe dignified or proper behavior
Usage: archaic; rare in modern usage
Examples
- The ambassador's dignified disportment impressed everyone at the formal dinner.
- Her calm disportment during the crisis demonstrated her leadership qualities.
- The students were reminded to maintain proper disportment in the hallways.
- His cheerful disportment made him popular among his colleagues.
- The judge observed the defendant's disportment carefully throughout the trial.
- In medieval times, nobles were trained in courtly disportment from childhood.