Synonyms of decorum

decorum

noun

di-ˈkȯr-əm 

as in etiquette

socially acceptable behavior

high standards of decorum are usually required when attending the opera

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impropriety
• indecency
• coarseness
• vulgarity
• crudeness
• indecorum
• discourtesy
• incivility
• indiscretion
• evil
• immorality
• degradation
• imprudence
• gracelessness
• wickedness
• impoliteness
• badness
• perversion
• degeneracy
• depravity
• debauchery
• dishonesty
• crookedness
• unscrupulousness
• underhandedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decorum

There, Powell trained some of the company's biggest young stars in the art of public decorum. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

On that night, this game of decorum belonged to the aggrieved and the sloshed—at least until Medvedev lost in five sets. — Owen Lewis, Air Mail, 29 Aug. 2026

These rules are set to maintain decorum, determine the will of the majority, preserve the rights of the minority, and facilitate the orderly transaction of business. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Gregory drew her as mean, menacing, and thoroughly indifferent to male-centric standards of beauty and decorum. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026