Despite "No Smoking" signs, the boat operator was brazenly smoking all the time.

High school students who flagrantly smoke in class and the teachers who can't caution them will be punished.

He stood tall even under criticism.

He carries himself regally.

He delivered his speech splendidly.

He bore himself well at the ceremony.

Walk tall, son.

It is the border-line cases that are always in danger: the dignified buildings of the past which may possess no real artistic or historic value, but which people have become sentimentally attached to and have grown to love.

The general's massive presence awes everyone.

Even the most graceful and imposing existing buildings may now be so sadly diminished as to seem slightly ridiculous beside the monster.

The old man had a noble countenance.