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- [dih-kawr-uh m, -kohr-]
- /dɪˈkɔr əm, -ˈkoʊr-/
- /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-kawr-uh m, -kohr-]
- /dɪˈkɔr əm, -ˈkoʊr-/
Definitions of decorum word
- uncountable noun decorum Decorum is behaviour that people consider to be correct, polite, and respectable. 3
- noun decorum a requirement of correct behaviour in polite society 3
- noun decorum propriety and good taste in behavior, dress, etc. 3
- noun decorum an act or requirement of polite behavior 3
- noun decorum propriety, esp in behaviour or conduct 2
- noun decorum dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc. 1
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Origin of decorum
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin decōrum, noun use of neuter of decōrus decorous
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Parts of speech for Decorum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decorum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decorum
noun decorum
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- gentility — good breeding or refinement.
- demeanor — Your demeanor is the way you behave, which gives people an impression of your character and feelings.
- civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
- correctness — to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from: The native guide corrected our pronunciation. The new glasses corrected his eyesight.
Antonyms for decorum
noun decorum
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- impropriety — the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- indecency — the quality or condition of being indecent.
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
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