Decorum

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Behaviour or conduct that conforms to accepted standards of dignity and good taste in social situations.

“The chairperson reminded delegates to maintain decorum throughout the proceedings.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈkɔːrəm/

Syllables

de·co·rum

Related Words

Synonyms

decorousness

Antonyms

indecorousnessindecorum

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains DECOR, the -UM ending is uncommon in Wordle, three vowels make it manageable to guess

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, the M scores 3 and the word is a reliable seven-letter play from the DECOR base

Words Related to Decorum

Words you can make from Decorum

Shorter words formed from the letters in “decorum”.

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