Decorum English Definition

A principle of classical rhetoric poetry and theatrical theory that was about the fitness or otherwise of a style to a theatrical subject.

Decorum english definition. Propriety collins english dictionary complete and unabridged 12th edition 2014 harpercollins publishers 1991 1994 1998 2000 2003 2006 2007 2009 2011 2014. 1 behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. You exhibit remarkable modesty and decorum.

Behavior that is controlled calm and. Copyright harpercollins publishers. Behaviour that is controlled calm and polite.

Who when the world was wearied by civil strife subjected it to empire under the title of prince but the successes and reverses of the old roman people have been recorded by. Decorum definition dignified propriety of behavior speech dress etc. Cobuild advanced english dictionary.

En the despotisms of cinna and sulla were brief. The arms of lepidus and antonius before augustus. Propriety esp in behaviour or conduct.

How to use decorum in a sentence. Formal i was treated with decorum and respect throughout the investigation. A requirement of correct behaviour in polite society.

Decorum is behaviour that people consider to be correct polite and respectable. Of course if you conduct yourself with impeccable taste and decorum you will soon bore the reporters and they will stop covering you. Decorum definition is literary and dramatic propriety.