< Back to Commonly Confused Words

Comportment vs. Deportment

See complete definition in Reverso Define, with examples
comportment
Definition

dignified manner or conduct

Examples

The children are taught comportment at the private school.

See complete definition in Reverso Define, with examples
deportment
Definition

the way a person behaves toward other people (US) or the way a person stands and walks (UK)

Examples

You could tell by her dignified deportment that she was well-schooled.