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