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decorousness

dec·o·rous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dek-er-uh s, dih-kawr-uh s, -kohr-]
    • /ˈdɛk ər əs, dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dek-er-uh s, dih-kawr-uh s, -kohr-]
    • /ˈdɛk ər əs, dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-/

Definitions of decorousness word

  • adjective decorousness characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc. 1
  • noun decorousness The state or quality of being decorous. 1
  • noun decorousness (Countable Noun) A decorous behaviour. 0

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Origin of decorousness

First appearance:

before 1655
One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin decōrus seemly, becoming, derivative of decus; see decorate, -ous

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Parts of speech for Decorousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

decorousness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for decorousness

noun decorousness

  • dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
  • modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
  • propriety — conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
  • decorum — Decorum is behaviour that people consider to be correct, polite, and respectable.
  • civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal

Antonyms for decorousness

noun decorousness

  • rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.

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