How do you spell Decorum?
Correct spelling
decorum
Remember DECOR + UM: beautiful conduct ends with -um like Latin words
Why is decorum spelled this way?
From Latin decorum, that which is fitting. DECOR (beauty). Decorum is behaving beautifully — conduct that fits the occasion with grace.
Common misspellings of decorum
decoramdecoremdecorium
Example
The ambassador maintained perfect decorum throughout the tense diplomatic meeting.