decorousness
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8.4
- noun
- /dɪˈkɔrəsnəs/
- Formal
:
decorosidad
- Her decorousness at the dinner table demonstrated her understanding of social etiquette.
Examples
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But emulation encourages the imitator not to merely copy, but to strive to improve the exemplar's judgment and decorousness.
Academic text (2000) -
Or is she destined only for decorousness?
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The speaker's decorousness during the formal event impressed everyone in attendance.
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We should strive for decorousness in our behavior when interacting with guests.
Synonyms
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1.9
Polite actions or words that show respect for other people
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1.0
Polite ways of behaving toward other people, like saying please and thank you
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4.2
Polite and respectful words and actions toward other people
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7.3
Polite and proper behavior in formal situations
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1.3
Showing good manners and respect to other people
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1.0
Polite and respectful actions toward other people
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7.9
Polite and elegant behavior that shows high social standing
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8.2
A person's way of behaving, especially calm and formal in public
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9.9
Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others
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3.9
Polite and kind behavior toward other people's feelings and wishes
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8.1
Polite and elegant behavior like people at a royal court
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7.2
Polite and kind behaviour that shows respect and good manners
A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people
Antonyms
How Proper
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7.7
- Formal
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7.4
- Formal
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8.4
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1.3
- Formal
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8.1
27
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Decorousness comes from the Latin root decor meaning 'beauty' or 'proper', and you can see the same root in decorate and the English word decor for room style, so decorousness is about behaving in a way that looks polite and proper.