English to Dutch Meaning of decorum - etiquette

Decorum :

etiquette

noun

bescheidenheid, etiquette, fatsoen, hoffelijkheid, beleefdheid, schoonheid, overeenkomst, elegantie

Decorum :: etiquette

← Decorous

decoy →

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Definitions of decorum in English

Noun(1) propriety in manners and conduct

Examples of decorum in English

(1) Boswell proved, too, surprisingly sure of himself in matters of taste and artistic decorum .(2) But faith in the classical virtues of decorum and modesty remained with him until his death.(3) I prefer my men with a sense of good taste and decorum that you have yet to demonstrate.(4) Indeed, the decorum and etiquette long associated with the game at all levels seem to be losing ground all too quickly.(5) Some two thousand years later, in addition to guidelines on decorum , the Bible set specific protocol for preparing and consuming food.(6) The entire island was designated a naval base, and villagers were expected to conform to naval standards of hygiene and decorum .(7) Of course, if you conduct yourself with impeccable taste and decorum , you will soon bore the reporters, and they will stop covering you.(8) In Delhi, retaining a customer's forgotten belongings is against business decorum .(9) Do I think I could contain myself and restrain myself with the proper amount of professional decorum ?(10) Asked to comment on his prospects for a first full cap, Hughes is coy - it clearly goes against his inherent sense of modesty and decorum .(11) You don't have to follow the rules of social decorum or the niceties of society because you are privileged.(12) I must say that the chairman handled the job with decorum and taste, and with the dignity required of him.(13) On the trek across the Sahara it was vital that decorum , etiquette and social graces were left at the airport!(14) he had no idea of funeral decorum(15) But it was the women of the congregation who largely drew up the rules of propriety, decorum and morality, and exercised control or influence over the behaviour of their children.(16) She added: ├ö├ç├┐When he stood up to questions in court he held himself with dignity and decorum .├ö├ç├û

(1) decorative arts ::

decoratieve kunsten

Synonyms

Noun

1. propriety ::

fatsoen

2. etiquette ::

etiquette

Antonyms

1. impropriety ::

ongepastheid

2. indecorum ::

indecorum

Different Forms

decorum

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