decorousness

Thân thiện

A teacher demonstrates decorousness by sitting up straight and listening attentively.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being decorous; propriety in manners and conduct: Decorousness refers to behavior that is socially correct, polite, and appropriate to the situation. It implies a sense of dignity, restraint, and adherence to accepted standards of good taste.

Usage

• Decorousness is an uncountable noun used to describe the general quality of someone's behavior or the atmosphere of an event.
• It is a formal term often used in discussions of social etiquette, professional settings, or formal occasions.

Examples

• The decorousness of the ambassador's speech impressed all the guests at the state dinner.
• She maintained an air of quiet decorousness throughout the lengthy ceremony.
• The committee insisted on a high level of decorousness in all official correspondence.

Advanced Usage

• "with decorousness": in a manner characterized by propriety.
  • He accepted the criticism with remarkable decorousness.
• "a lack of decorousness": an absence of proper manners or conduct.
  • The sudden outburst was a shocking lack of decorousness for such a formal gathering.

Variants and Related Words

• Decorous (adj): characterized by propriety and good taste; polite and restrained.
  • Her decorous behavior set a good example for the younger attendees.
• Decorum (n): behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette. (Note: "Decorum" is a closely related but more commonly used noun.)
  • The judge demanded decorum in the courtroom.

Synonyms

• Propriety: conformity to established standards of behavior or manners.
• Seemliness: the quality of being suitable or proper.
• Decorum: etiquette, politeness.

Antonyms

• Indecorum: lack of decorum; improper behavior.
• Impropriety: a failure to observe standards of good taste or etiquette.
• Unseemliness: the quality of being improper or inappropriate.

Học thuật

Noun

1. propriety in manners and conduct

Từ đồng nghĩa

• decorum