Decorum Definition Etymology

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Decorum definition etymology. Wiktionary 0 00 0 votes rate this definition. Decorum countable and uncountable plural decorums uncountable appropriate social behavior. Decorum noun a convention of social behavior.

Propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance strict in her notions of decorum jane austen. Literary and dramatic propriety. Dignity springs from an inward elevation of soul producing a corresponding effect on the manners.

Decorum from the latin. Decorum n 1560s that which is proper or fitting in a literary or artistic composition 1580s propriety of speech behavior or dress. From the latin decorus seemly originally a literary term it is first used in relation to the visual arts in the renaissance in the writings of leonardo da vinci.

As dignity of personal appearance. Fitness according to strict neoclassic decorum only the aristocracy had the right to appear in tragedy irving babbitt. Formal politeness from latin decorum that which is seemly noun use of neuter of adjective decorus fit proper from decor beauty.

Decorum in accordance with its etymology is that which is becoming in outward act or appearance. Formal politeness from latin decorum that which is seemly noun use of neuter of adjective decorus fit proper from decor beauty elegance charm grace ornament from decus genitive decoris an. As the decorum of a public assembly.

Decorum noun appropriate social behavior. 1560s from l. Decorus fit proper from decor see decor cf.