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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.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell decorum?+
The correct spelling is "decorum". Remember DECOR + UM: beautiful conduct ends with -um like Latin words
Is it decoram or decorum?+
The correct spelling is "decorum", not "decoram".

Other commonly misspelled words

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