Decorum definition

dĭ-kôrəm
Propriety and good taste in behavior, dress, etc.
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An act or requirement of polite behavior.
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The conventions or requirements of polite behavior.

The formalities and decorums of a military funeral.

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Appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety.
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Decorum is defined as appropriate, polite behavior in society.

An example of decorum is to show good table manners.

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(uncountable) Appropriate social behavior; propriety.
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The appropriateness of an element of an artistic or literary work, such as style or tone, to its particular circumstance or to the composition as a whole.
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(countable) A convention of social behavior.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
decorum
Plural:
decorums

Origin of decorum

  • Latin decōrum from decōrus becoming, handsome decorous

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin decōrus (“proper, decent”).

    From Wiktionary

Decorum Sentence Examples

  • There was decorum in the countenance he wore.

  • Perhaps you could respond to Andy's points and restore a little decorum here.

  • She accepted his report, not without obvious sadness but with business-like decorum and no sign of tears.

  • We trust he will show the proper decorum for the occasion.

  • He was a regular observer of religious rites, took great pains to secure decorum in the services of the church, and was generous in almsgiving both within his empire and without.

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