decorousness

noun

Definition of decorousnessnext
as in fitness

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  1. fitness
  2. etiquette
  3. decorum
  4. propriety
Noun
  • Your body type, fitness level, and genetics all play a role.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Most rowing machines can be adjusted to provide an appropriate challenge to people of all fitness levels.
    — Tim Petrie, DPT, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • While Dubai is very international, understanding local customs and business etiquette is vital.
    — Wayne Liang, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The comedian, 42, joked that his dad has been schooling him on proper Emmy etiquette ever since the trophy arrived.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • The biggest challenges facing Coral Gables are public safety, irresponsible development, a lack of transparency and a lack of decorum in government.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Breaches of decorum have become a recurring trend that many members of Congress no doubt dislike.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of decorum
Noun
  • Marshall kept pressing the point beyond the bounds of propriety.
    — Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Andrews' nuanced design of P.L. Travers' creation is an astute, mellifluous, and delightfully intimidating creature of talent and propriety — and as the world would realize, so, too, was Andrews.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of propriety
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“Decorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorousness. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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