Definition of DECORUM

decorum

Meanings

Plural: decora, decorums

Noun

  • propriety in manners and conduct
  • Appropriate social behavior.
  • A convention of social behavior.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin decōrum, neuter form of decōrus (“proper, decent”).

Scrabble Score: 12

decorum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
decorum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decorum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

decorum is a valid Words With Friends word