carried oneself
Held one's bearing
Carried oneself describes how a person presents themselves through posture, bearing, and manner: She carried herself with dignity despite the criticism.
The phrase suggests deliberate composure or a characteristic way of moving through the world.
Someone who carries themselves well projects confidence; someone who carries themselves poorly may seem uncertain or defeated.
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- impressionEffect on the mind
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- dignityInnate personal worth
deportment · composure · elegance · poise · etiquette · social graces · reputation · assertiveness · stride · walking tall · body language · bearing · decorum · gestures · humility · commanding presence · pride · authority