Decorum Definition Etymology

Decency courtesy propriety etiquette.

Decorum definition etymology. Decorum noun appropriate social behavior. Wiktionary 0 00 0 votes rate this definition. Decorus fit proper from decor see decor cf.

Decorum from the latin. 1560s from l. As dignity of personal appearance.

Dignity springs from an inward elevation of soul producing a corresponding effect on the manners. As the decorum of a public assembly. Formal politeness from latin decorum that which is seemly noun use of neuter of adjective decorus fit proper from decor beauty elegance charm grace ornament from decus genitive decoris an.

According to leonardo s theory of decorum the gestures which a figure makes must not only demonstrate feelings but must be appropriate to age rank and position. Decorum in accordance with its etymology is that which is becoming in outward act or appearance. From the latin decorus seemly originally a literary term it is first used in relation to the visual arts in the renaissance in the writings of leonardo da vinci.

Propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance strict in her notions of decorum jane austen. Formal politeness from latin decorum that which is seemly noun use of neuter of adjective decorus fit proper from decor beauty. From latin decōrum neuter form of decōrus proper decent.

Definition from wiktionary the free dictionary. Decorum n 1560s that which is proper or fitting in a literary or artistic composition 1580s propriety of speech behavior or dress. Fitness according to strict neoclassic decorum only the aristocracy had the right to appear in tragedy irving babbitt.