Definitions for: Decorum

[n] propriety in manners and conduct

Webster (1913) Definition: De*cor"um, n. [L. dec[=o]rum, fr. dec[=o]rus. See
Decorous.]
Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from
suitableness of speech and behavior to one's own character,
or to the place and occasion; decency of conduct; seemliness;
that which is seemly or suitable.

Negligent of the duties and decorums of his station.
--Hallam.

If your master Would have a queen his beggar, you must
tell him, That majesty, to keep decorum, must No less
beg than a kingdom. --Shak.

Syn: Decorum, Dignity.

Usage: Decorum, in accordance with its etymology, is that
which is becoming in outward act or appearance; as,
the decorum of a public assembly. Dignity springs from
an inward elevation of soul producing a corresponding
effect on the manners; as, dignity of personal
appearance.

Synonyms: decorousness

Antonyms: indecorousness, indecorum

See Also: becomingness, correctitude, properness, propriety

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