decorum

de·co·rum

noun \di-ˈkȯr-əm\

Definition of DECORUM

1

: literary and dramatic propriety : fitness

2

: propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance

3

: orderliness

4

plural : the conventions of polite behavior

Examples of DECORUM

1. He has no sense of decorum.
2. <high standards of decorum are usually required when attending the opera>

Origin of DECORUM

Latin, from neuter of decorus

First Known Use: 1568

Related to DECORUM

Synonyms

decency, form, propriety

Antonyms

impropriety, indecency, indecorum

Related Words

etiquette; civility, courteousness, courtesy, gentilesse, gentility, graciousness, mannerliness, politeness, politesse; dignity, grace, refinement; discretion, prudence; appropriateness, correctitude, correctness, decorousness, fitness, rightness, seemliness; attention, attentiveness, care, carefulness; character, goodness, high-mindedness, honesty, honor, integrity, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness, straightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness

Near Antonyms

coarseness, crudeness, gracelessness; discourtesy, impoliteness, incivility, vulgarity; imprudence, indiscretion; badness, evil, immorality, wickedness; debauchery, degeneracy, degradation, depravity, perversion; crookedness, dishonesty, underhandedness, unscrupulousness

Rhymes with DECORUM

Mizoram