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Webster 1913 Edition


Decorum

De-cor′um

,
Noun.
[L.
decōrum
, fr.
decōrus
. See
Decorous
.]
Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from suitableness of speech and behavior to one’s own character, or to the place and occasion; decency of conduct; seemliness; that which is seemly or suitable.
Negligent of the duties and
decorums
of his station.
Hallam.
Syn.
Decorum
,
Dignity
.
Decorum, in accordance with its etymology, is that which is becoming in outward act or appearance;
as, the
decorum
of a public assembly
. Dignity springs from an inward elevation of soul producing a corresponding effect on the manners;
as,
dignity
of personal appearance
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Decorum

DECO'RUM

,
Noun.
[L. to become.]

Definition 2024


décorum

décorum

See also: decorum

French

Noun

décorum m (plural décorums)

  1. decorum