Discretion and Decorum

Discretion

Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

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

Decorum

Decorum noun - Socially acceptable behavior.
Usage example: high standards of decorum are usually required when attending the opera

Discretion and decorum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Decorum".

Nearby Words: decorate, decorous, decor

How words are described

social social discretion social decorum
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