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- [dek-er-uh s, dih-kawr-uh s, -kohr-]
- /ˈdɛk ər əs, dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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.
decorousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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