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decorousness

/dɪˈkɔːrəs.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does decorousness mean?

noun

The quality of being decorous; propriety of behavior or manner. Decorousness is a sense of what is considered proper or fitting in a given situation.

Example

"The politician's decorousness during the debate was impressive, as she maintained a respectful tone despite the heated arguments."

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