Decorum and Prudery

Decorum

Decorum noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

Prudery and decorum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prudery" instead a noun "Decorum".

Nearby Words: decorate, decorous, decor

Prudery

Prudery noun - A tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters.

Decorum and prudery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decorum" instead a noun "Prudery".

Nearby Words: prudish, prude
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