Decorum Decorous Definition
This noun is from latin decōrus proper becoming handsome from décor beauty grace which is also the source of english décor.
Decorum decorous definition. That which is seemly or suitable. Grace arising from suitableness of speech and behavior to one s own character or to the place and occasion. The witness endured the lawyer s badgering with remarkable decorum.
Propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance strict in her notions of decorum jane austen. Literary and dramatic propriety. Decorum is proper and polite behavior.
Decorum de cor um n. The corresponding adjective is decorous meaning well behaved in a particular situation. The quality or state of being decorous or exhibiting such dignified propriety.
Decōrus see decorous propriety of manner or conduct. Fitness according to strict neoclassic decorum only the aristocracy had the right to appear in tragedy irving babbitt. Dignified propriety of behavior speech dress etc.
If you let out a big belch at a fancy dinner party you re not showing much decorum.
