disport
verb · noun
Simple meaning
Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihspawrtIPA pronunciation (US)
dɪspɔɹt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Play boisterously
ambitransitivereflexivedated
To amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; in particular, to cavort or gambol.
noun
uncountablearchaic
Amusement, entertainment, recreation, relaxation.
countableobsolete
The way one carries oneself; bearing, carriage, deportment.
countableobsolete
Bearing, elevation, orientation.
countablearchaic
Anything which diverts one from serious matters; a game, a pastime, a sport.
uncountableobsolete
Fun, gaiety, joy, merriment, mirth.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Used this way, disport is a specialist word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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