decorum
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7.3
- noun
- /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
- Formal
- In the courtroom, the judge expects all attendees to observe decorum and conduct themselves with utmost respect.
- decorum and propriety
- decorum and taste
- proper decorum
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Watch on YouTubeLike we need to keep up a decorum on set.
- Like we need to keep up a decorum on set.
- And then the expectation of success is some amount of societal decorum that keeps moving the ball forward.
- And that, you know, a certain decorum of, you know, is required in order to have open discourse.
- So for you, decorum or style on social media is more important than a strong economy, a safe nation, a close border.
- It is about having things, fitting decorum, that sort of thing.
Examples
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His emphasis on propriety and decorum is almost sufficient in itself to identify that model.
Academic text (1992) -
There should be some decorum.
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Like we need to keep up a decorum on set.
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So for you, decorum or style on social media is more important than a strong economy, a safe nation, a close border.
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We did not know and could not imagine the decorum citizens in a free country expect.
Fiction book (1999) -
Try to act with a bit of decorum.
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We have to observe certain rules of decorum, and I make the rules.
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Upon the reading of my decision, I expect the rules of decorum in this courtroom to be upheld.
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Uh, Mr. Boogie, I am excited to hear what you have to say, but let's honor decorum.
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Such behaviors, Jackson was repeatedly told, violated presidential decorum and would only hurt the candidate.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
227
1.0
Polite ways of behaving toward other people, like saying please and thank you
193
1.9
Polite actions or words that show respect for other people
139
3.0
Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules
70
5.5
Rules for polite behavior in social or work situations
63
4.2
Polite and respectful words and actions toward other people
29
1.0
Polite and respectful actions toward other people
25
7.4
Behavior that most people think is correct in a situation
24
1.3
Showing good manners and respect to other people
3
8.2
A person's way of behaving, especially calm and formal in public
1
9.9
Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others
1
3.9
Polite and kind behavior toward other people's feelings and wishes
1
8.4
A polite way of behaving that follows social rules
1
3.5
A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people
Antonyms
How Proper
Surface Forms
Etymology
Decorum comes from the Latin root decor, which means 'beauty' or 'honour' and is the same root as decorate, meaning 'to make beautiful'. So decorum is about behaving in a 'fitting' and polite way that keeps a situation calm and proper.