carry oneself
How you move
To carry oneself is to present oneself through posture, movement, and general demeanor.
The phrase describes how someone's bearing communicates confidence, dignity, or attitude: She carries herself like a dancer.
It often appears in assessments of character or presence: He carries himself with quiet authority, Despite everything, she carried herself with grace.
Body position, alignment
- deportmentManner and conduct
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- presenceState of being somewhere
- mienManner reflecting character
stance · uprightness · alignment · composure · poise · dignity · stature · erectness
Calm and controlled
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
bold · secure · aplomb · equanimity · coolness · steadiness · serenity · resolute
Effortless beauty of motion
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- cultivationFostering growth through care
decorum · propriety · etiquette · gentility · civility · courtesy · politeness · tactfulness
Following strict protocol
relaxed · reserved · aloof · approachable · ceremonial · professional · demure · austere
posture
Body position, alignment
- deportmentManner and conduct
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- presenceState of being somewhere
mien · stance · uprightness · alignment · composure · poise · dignity · stature · erectness · comportment
poised
Calm and controlled
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
assured · bold · secure · aplomb · equanimity · coolness · steadiness · serenity · resolute · empowered
grace
Effortless beauty of motion
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
cultivation · decorum · propriety · etiquette · gentility · civility · courtesy · politeness · tactfulness · breeding
formal
Following strict protocol
rigid · relaxed · reserved · aloof · approachable · ceremonial · professional · demure · austere · solemn
carry oneselflet oneself go
Cease self-restraint
slouch · fall apart · slump · shamble · hang one's head
carry oneselfgo through the motions
Act perfunctorily, without conviction
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