decorum — behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈkɔrəm/
Korean meaning: 예의, 품위; 상황에 맞는 적절하고 품격 있는 행동
Korean pronunciation: 디-코-럼 (강세: 코)
Example Sentences
- The politician's burping during the diplomatic dinner was a serious breach of decorum.
- Please observe proper decorum in the library - no singing karaoke!
- The wedding guests maintained perfect decorum throughout the ceremony.
decorum
NOUN//dɪˈkɔrəm//
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Proper dining etiquette and manners
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Maintaining decorum in the forum, respecting the quorum.
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Origin
From Latin 'decorum', the neuter form of 'decorus' meaning 'fitting' or 'proper', derived from 'decere' meaning 'to be fitting or suitable'.
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“The politician's burping during the diplomatic dinner was a serious breach of decorum.”
“Please observe proper decorum in the library - no singing karaoke!”
“The wedding guests maintained perfect decorum throughout the ceremony.”
“His lack of decorum at the business meeting cost him the promotion.”
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