decorum
[ dih-kawr-uhm, -kohr- ]
noun
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
the quality or state of being decorous, or exhibiting such dignified propriety; orderliness; regularity.
Usually decorums . an observance or requirement of polite society.
Origin of decorum
1synonym study For decorum
1. See etiquette.
Other words for decorum
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British Dictionary definitions for decorum
decorum
/ (dɪˈkɔːrəm) /
noun
propriety, esp in behaviour or conduct
a requirement of correct behaviour in polite society
Origin of decorum
1C16: from Latin: propriety
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