Decorum and Restraint

Decorum

Decorum noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

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

Nearby Words: decorate, decorous, decor

Restraint

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Decorum and restraint are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decorum" instead a noun "Restraint".

How words are described

good good decorum good restraint
proper proper decorum proper restraint
great great decorum great restraint
little little decorum little restraint
Other adjectives: social, military.
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