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

Prosecutors are asking the judge to limit courtroom access and strictly enforce decorum rules at the high-profile trial, scheduled to begin next month. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

On the other hand, permanent residents in Nantucket framed the issue as one of class — meaning both privilege and decorum. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Well, there is one new thing, but again, decorum prevents an open discussion about a major element. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

Like Boosie, Fox is a Southern rambler out of West Memphis, Arkansas (just like his streaming juggernaut twin brother, YTB Fatt) without a filter or a sense of decorum. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026