decorousness

/ˈdɛkərəsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being polite, proper, and socially acceptable.
    • The school expects a certain level of decorousness from its students.
    • The decorousness of the ceremony impressed all the guests.
    • Her decorousness in handling the difficult situation earned her respect.
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