Asked by Kristin

Hi, again. I need help with this word

decorum. the def is ADJ proper; seemly correct

how do i use this in a sentence?
Answered by Writeacher
Use it in a sentence in which you are describing someone's behavior. Give it a try and let us know what you come up with.

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Answered by DrBob222
Perhaps this will help.
http://www.google.com/search?q=define%3Adecorum&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Answered by Kristin
The manager seemed to be decorum in the meeting, but really he was thinking of the weekend.

is that ok?
Answered by Writeacher
http://www.answers.com/decorum

It's not an adjective. Please re-do your sentence.
Answered by Kristin
The manager seemed to be decorous in the meeting, but really he was thinking of the weekend.
Answered by Writeacher
The adjective "decorous" is usually used to modify behavior, not people: "...in a decorous manner."

The manager displayed decorous behavior in the meeting, but...
Answered by Writeacher
Or...

The manager displayed formal decorum during the meeting, but ...
Answered by DrBob222
or,
The manager lacked decorum.
Answered by Writeacher
Best one of all, DrBob!
Answered by Sandy
Great website is wikiwordy

They provide example sentences for a bunch of words, I use the site for vocab hw and essays, and find it pretty helpful. I did a quick search for "decorum" and there are several sentences to look at. Hope it helps.
Answered by Seint Hunny
i do i use Furthermore in a sentences
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