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decorum
[ dih-kawr-uhm, -kohr- ]
noun
- dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
Synonyms: ,
- the quality or state of being decorous, or exhibiting such dignified propriety; orderliness; regularity.
- Usually decorums. an observance or requirement of polite society.
decorum
/ ɪˈɔːə /
noun
- propriety, esp in behaviour or conduct
- a requirement of correct behaviour in polite society
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of decorum1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The general sense of decorum was apparent when the leaders were discussing the housing crisis.
Her 2014 collection “The Unspeakable” exemplified her disdain for being “phony for the sake of decorum.”
Lake was being a sore loser, in keeping with her refusal to acknowledge electoral defeat, but at least she was not being quoted in the paper about infringements on decorum at the club.
The evening was a test for comedy, decorum, free speech and what kind of comedic high jinks the new Trump-appointed administration of the Washington center would tolerate.
When they’re not wasting time arguing over decorum or recording cringey ‘choose your fighter’ videos, Democrats are scrambling to find a strategy to regain power.
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