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Decorum Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Decorum? [n] propriety in manners and conduct Synonyms \| Synonyms for Decorum: decorousness Related Terms \| Find terms related to Decorum: amenities \| appropriateness \| becomingness \| bienseance \| ceremoniousness \| civilities \| civility \| comity \| conformity \| convenance \| convention \| conventional usage \| conventionalism \| conventionality \| correctitude \| correctness \| courtliness \| custom \| decencies \| decency \| decorousness \| delicacy \| deportment \| dignity \| diplomatic code \| elegance \| elegancies \| etiquette \| exquisite manners \| felicity \| fitness \| fittingness \| form \| formalities \| formality \| genteelness \| gentility \| good form \| good manners \| goodness \| happiness \| mannerliness \| manners \| meetness \| modesty \| mores \| natural politeness \| niceness \| normality \| normativeness \| order \| orderliness \| point of etiquette \| politeness \| politesse \| properness \| proprieties \| propriety \| protocol \| pudency \| pudicity \| punctilio \| quiet good manners \| respectability \| righteousness \| rightness \| rules of conduct \| seemliness \| shame \| social code \| social conduct \| social convention \| social graces \| social procedures \| social usage \| solemnity \| suitability \| urbanity \| usage See Also \| becomingness \| correctitude \| properness \| propriety Decorum In Webster's Dictionary \De*cor"um\, n. [L. dec[=o]rum, fr. dec[=o]rus. See {Decorous}.] Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from suitableness of speech and behavior to one's own character, or to the place and occasion; decency of conduct; seemliness; that which is seemly or suitable. Negligent of the duties and decorums of his station. --Hallam. If your master Would have a queen his beggar, you must tell him, That majesty, to keep decorum, must No less beg than a kingdom. --Shak. Syn: {Decorum}, {Dignity}. Usage: Decorum, in accordance with its etymology, is that which is becoming in outward act or appearance; as, the decorum of a public assembly. Dignity springs from an inward elevation of soul producing a corresponding effect on the manners; as, dignity of personal appearance.

Decorum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Decorum?

[n] propriety in manners and conduct

Synonyms | Synonyms for Decorum: decorousness

See Also | becomingness | correctitude | properness | propriety

Decorum In Webster's Dictionary

\De*cor"um\, n. [L. dec[=o]rum, fr. dec[=o]rus. See
{Decorous}.]
Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from
suitableness of speech and behavior to one's own character,
or to the place and occasion; decency of conduct; seemliness;
that which is seemly or suitable.

      Negligent of the duties and decorums of his station.
                                               --Hallam.

      If your master Would have a queen his beggar, you must
      tell him, That majesty, to keep decorum, must No less
      beg than a kingdom.                      --Shak.

Syn: {Decorum}, {Dignity}.

Usage: Decorum, in accordance with its etymology, is that
       which is becoming in outward act or appearance; as,
       the decorum of a public assembly. Dignity springs from
       an inward elevation of soul producing a corresponding
       effect on the manners; as, dignity of personal
       appearance.

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