carry oneself

Definitions

1. 1

   To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.

   • [Y]et all the vvhile they are the tradeſmens vvives, they endeavour to preſerve the distinction of their fancied character; carry themſelves as if they thought they were ſtill above their ſtation, […]
   • She was thin, but always carried herself bolt upright, and would never even lean back in her chair.
   • He was carrying himself with less than his usual stoop.
2. 2

   To behave, especially with respect to how one's speech, body language, facial…

   To behave, especially with respect to how one's speech, body language, facial expressions, and grooming convey one's opinion concerning oneself.

   • [S]he carried herself with a little touch of hauteur—an air of aloofness, as it were.

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