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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
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Example Sentences
But there’s no getting around the fact that his past behavior and openness to violence have lowered the bar for decorum in American politics.
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.
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Related Words
- civility
- correctness
- decency
- demeanor
- dignity
- gentility
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