DECOROUSNESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

decorousness

noun

Definition of decorousness

as in fitness

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Noun

What does fitness and physique mean to you in your work and in your everyday life?

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
However, Apple must contend with fierce competition in the subscription services arena, including music, TV, and fitness.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

Hikers have been up in arms over Wales’ 1,085m summit for years, with mixed views over the etiquette of accessing Snowdonia’s best views.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
The close quarters on planes and variable public views on appropriate flight etiquette are a recipe for tension.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of etiquette

Noun

These rules are set to maintain decorum, determine the will of the majority, preserve the rights of the minority, and facilitate the orderly transaction of business.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Individual rights and political scientists are raising questions about the Tarrant County Commissioners Court decorum policy that led to the arrest of two people.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorum

Noun

Many times issues exist with respect to medical necessity, treatment appropriateness and reimbursement defensibility.

— Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Decisions should be based on educational value, age appropriateness, and professional review while ensuring parents, educators, and community members have a voice in the process.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

Yiannopoulos rose to prominence through his provocative statements criticizing political correctness, feminism and Islam.

— Chris Arnold, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
This work will examine how the QCIM core can be incorporated into larger chip and system architectures while maintaining performance, interoperability and functional correctness.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of correctness

Noun

But as this debate over propriety unfolds, a dedicated swath of the Democratic base is delighted.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
All about that plane When Qatar gave the Boeing 747, fit for an Emirate prince, to Trump last year, some observers voiced concerns, both on grounds of security and propriety.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of propriety

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