decorum
/di'dɔ:rəm/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Propriety in manners and conduct: Decorum refers to behavior that is in keeping with good taste, social norms, and propriety. It implies dignity, restraint, and appropriateness in one's actions and appearance.
Usage
- Decorum is an uncountable noun. It describes the overall quality of proper social behavior.
- It is often used in formal or official contexts to describe expected standards of conduct.
- Common collocations: , , , , .
Examples
- Noun:
- The ambassador conducted the negotiations with great decorum.
- Students are expected to observe proper decorum during the assembly.
- Laughing loudly in the library is a breach of decorum.
Advanced Usage
- "To observe the decorums of...": To follow the specific formal rules or etiquette of a particular situation or institution.
- As a judge, she must observe the strict decorums of the courtroom.
Variants and Related Words
- Decorous (adj): characterized by or showing decorum; proper and polite.
- Her decorous behavior at the funeral was noted by all.
- Indecorum (n): lack of decorum; improper behavior.
- His outburst was a shocking act of indecorum.
Synonyms
- Propriety: conformity to established standards of behavior or manners.
- Etiquette: the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
- Decency: behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.
Antonyms
- Impropriety: failure to observe standards of behavior.
- Indecorum: lack of decorum.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To be mindful of decorum": To be careful to behave properly according to social rules.
- At state dinners, one must always be mindful of decorum.
- "A sense of decorum": An understanding of what is considered proper behavior.
- He lacked any sense of decorum and often embarrassed his hosts.
Noun
- propriety in manners and conduct