1. behavior or conduct, especially as it reflects a person's character or social standing
Usage: formal; often used to describe dignified or proper behavior
2. amusement or recreation; diversion
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.