01 n. Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from suitableness of speech and behavior to one's own character, or to the place and occasion…
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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.“If your master Would have a queen his beggar, you must tell him, That majesty, to keep decorum, must No less beg than a kingdom.” — Shak.
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.