DECORUM


Meaning of DECORUM in English

n. Function: noun

1 socially acceptable behavior or accepted standards of this FF1C; they found his conduct quite lacking in decorum FF1E;

Synonyms: decency, dignity, etiquette, propriety, seemliness

Related Words: convenance, convention, form, usage

Contrasted Words: laxity, laxness, license, slackness; carelessness, heedlessness, inconsiderateness, mannerlessness; inappropriateness, incorrectness

Antonyms: indecorum

2

Synonyms: ORDER 7, correctitude, correctness, decorousness, orderliness, properness, propriety, seemliness

Related Words: ceremoniousness, conventionality, formality, solemnity; convenance, convention, form, usage

Contrasted Words: inappropriateness, incorrectness; unfitness, unsuitability, unsuitableness; disorder, misbehavior, misconduct, misdeed, misdemeanor

Antonyms: indecorum; license

3

usually

decorums plural

Synonyms: MANNER 3, amenities, civilities, etiquette, mores, proprieties

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.