decorum

noun
UK: /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/
US: /dɪˈkɔːr.əm/

  1. Behavior that is polite and correct for a formal situation.

    1. The students showed perfect decorum on the field trip.
    2. She maintained a veneer of decorum, despite inwardly fuming at his comment, remembering decorum.

  2. Acceptable and expected behavior; propriety in conduct and appearance.

    1. Please observe decorum during the awards ceremony tonight.
    2. Losing his temper was a serious breach of decorum, given the importance of the negotiation.

Synonyms

etiquette civility protocol formality propriety

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decorum" in English means: Behavior that is polite and correct for a formal situation., Acceptable and expected behavior; propriety in conduct and appearance..

The phonetic transcription of "decorum" is /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/ in British English and /dɪˈkɔːr.əm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decorum": etiquette, civility, protocol, formality, propriety.

Example usage of "decorum": "The students showed perfect decorum on the field trip.". More examples on the page.