A display device and a display method are provided. The display device includes a display assembly and a refractive component. The display assembly includes a display region and is configured to emit imaging light from the display region to default direction. The refractive component is disposed on a display side of the display assembly and configured to diverge or converge at least partial imaging light. The comfort degree of the head mounted virtual reality device is improved, or a head-mounted display device with anti peeping function is provided.