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decorum

//dɪˈkɔːrəm//
English Definition
Propriety in behavior.
中文释义
礼仪;端庄得体
Example Sentence

At the formal academic conference, speakers maintained strict decorum, addressing each other by title and avoiding casual interruptions.

在正式学术会议上,发言者保持严格的礼仪,以头衔称呼彼此,避免随意打断。

Synonyms
etiquette propriety manners
Antonyms
impropriety rudeness
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 decorous → 得体。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “decorum”?

  1. A Full of energy and enthusiasm.
  2. B Relevant and fitting.
  3. C Scornful disdain.
  4. D Propriety in behavior.
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D — Propriety in behavior.. “decorum” means Propriety in behavior..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Propriety in behavior.”?

  1. A exuberant
  2. B contempt
  3. C decorum
  4. D germane
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C — decorum. “decorum” means Propriety in behavior..

Common questions about “decorum”

What does “decorum” mean?

decorum — Propriety in behavior.. In Chinese: 礼仪;端庄得体.

How do you pronounce “decorum”?

decorum is pronounced //dɪˈkɔːrəm//.

How is “decorum” used in a sentence?

At the formal academic conference, speakers maintained strict decorum, addressing each other by title and avoiding casual interruptions. (在正式学术会议上,发言者保持严格的礼仪,以头衔称呼彼此,避免随意打断。)

What are synonyms for “decorum”?

etiquette, propriety, manners — all close in meaning to decorum (Propriety in behavior.).

What is the opposite of “decorum”?

impropriety, rudeness — each the opposite of decorum (Propriety in behavior.).

Is “decorum” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. decorum is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “decorum”?

同 decorous → 得体。

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