Decorum: meaning, definitions and examples

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decorum

 

[ dษชหˆkษ”หrษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in formal settings

Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

Synonyms

correctness, etiquette, politeness, propriety

Examples of usage

  • He always behaved with the utmost decorum in the presence of his superiors.
  • The guests at the wedding maintained decorum throughout the ceremony.
Context #2 | Noun

in social interactions

Conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior.

Synonyms

correctness, etiquette, politeness, propriety

Examples of usage

  • She was praised for her decorum at the diplomatic reception.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of decorum in the classroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "decorum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decoro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸเคพเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anstand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesopanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั‚ะพะนะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyzwoitoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็คผๅ„€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcorum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decoro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’ˆ์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขุฏุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekรณrum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekรณrum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คผไปช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dekorum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆmd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะดะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™dษ™b

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decoro

Etymology

The word 'decorum' originated from the Latin word 'decorus' meaning 'proper, graceful, becoming'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of decorum has been a fundamental principle in various cultures throughout history, emphasizing the importance of appropriate behavior and respect for social norms.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,551, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.