decorum

1 of 1noun

/dɪˈkɔrəm/

1

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of propriety, etiquette, or social conduct

She maintained perfect decorum throughout the formal dinner.
His lack of decorum at the ceremony shocked the guests.
The courtroom demanded strict decorum from all present.
They were praised for their decorum during the tense negotiations.
Public decorum was expected at all times during the royal visit.

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2

a quality of style or expression that suits the subject, occasion, or audience

The poem's tone had a decorum fitting its solemn theme.
He questioned the decorum of using slang in a legal document.
Her writing showed decorum, balancing wit with seriousness.
The decorum of the play's dialogue matched its historical setting.
Critics praised the novel's decorum in handling sensitive topics.