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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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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.