Word meaning
decorum
noun · dih-KOR-um
What does decorum mean?
Decorum means behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
Decorum in a sentence
“The judge insisted on decorum in the courtroom.”
Synonyms for decorum
- propriety
- etiquette
- dignity
Where does decorum come from?
From Latin decorus, "seemly."
How to remember decorum
- Say it out loud a few times: dih-KOR-um.
- Write one sentence of your own using decorum, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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