Decorum Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-kôrəm
Socially correct behavior
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. etiquette
  2. good form
  3. manner
  4. decorousness
  5. mores
  6. propriety
  7. p's and q's
Antonyms:
  1. bad-manners
  2. impoliteness
  3. indecorum
  4. rudeness
  5. bad behavior
  6. indecency

Words Related to Decorum

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Decorum Sentence Examples

  • There was decorum in the countenance he wore.

  • Perhaps you could respond to Andy's points and restore a little decorum here.

  • She accepted his report, not without obvious sadness but with business-like decorum and no sign of tears.

  • We trust he will show the proper decorum for the occasion.

  • He was a regular observer of religious rites, took great pains to secure decorum in the services of the church, and was generous in almsgiving both within his empire and without.

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