Definitions for decorum
dɪˈkɔr əm, -ˈkoʊr-deco·rum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. decorum, decorousnessnoun

   propriety in manners and conduct

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decorumnoun

   Appropriate social behavior; propriety

2. decorumnoun

   A convention of social behavior

3. Etymology: From decorus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DECORUMnoun

   Decency; behaviour contrary to licentiousness, contrary to levity; seemliness.

   Etymology: Latin.

   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. William Shakespeare, Ant. and Cleop.

   I am far from suspecting simplicity, which is bold to trespass in points of decorum. Henry Wotton.

   Beyond the fix’d and settled rules
   Of vice and virtue in the schools,
   The better sort should set before ’em
   A grace, a manner, a decorum. Matthew Prior.

   Gentlemen of the army should be, at least, obliged to external decorum: a profligate life and character should not be a means of advancement. Jonathan Swift.

   He kept with princes due decorum;
   Yet never stood in awe before ’em. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Decorum

   Decorum (from the Latin: "right, proper") was a principle of classical rhetoric, poetry and theatrical theory concerning the fitness or otherwise of a style to a theatrical subject. The concept of decorum is also applied to prescribed limits of appropriate social behavior within set situations.

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1. decorum

   Decorum is behavior that is well-mannered, dignified, and appropriate in a particular social or professional setting. It involves respecting the established conventions and standards of behavior, and maintaining desired etiquette and protocol. It is often linked to respectability, politeness, and good taste.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Decorumnoun

   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

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1. • Propriety

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of decorum in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of decorum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of decorum in a Sentence

1. Donald Trump:

   If they don't treat me with a certain amount of decorum and respect. If they don't treat me as the front-runner ... If the playing field is not level, then certainly all options are open.

2. Justice Yvonne Rodriguez:

   We do not believe that trial judges can use stun belts to enforce decorum.

3. Chief Justice John Roberts:

   Somebody does have to moderate the discussion, somebody does have to do what they can to maintain order and decorum during arguments ... somebody does have to represent the institution to the outside world and to the other political branches.

4. Mark Salter:

   I'm going to try very hard not to think or talk about Donald Trump for this week and just do what I can to help make sure John McCain is buried with the honors and decorum John McCain's earned from years of faithful service to this country.

5. Anthony Scaramucci:

   This administration believes in the freedom of the press... but maintaining the decorum that is due at the White House, I think is an issue that we'll continue to work for. But I'm very confident that whether it be with that network or any network or any members of the media, that we'll continue to work in a way that ensures the access of the American people to this administration. i don't know this for a fact -- that( order) probably came from the President.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=decorum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Decorum
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=decorum
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decorum
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorum