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decorous

(dekərəs)

adjective

Decorous behaviour is very respectable, calm, and polite.

[formal]

They go for decorous walks every day in parks with their nanny.

Synonyms: proper, becoming, seemly, fitting More Synonyms of decorous

decorously adverb

He sipped his drink decorously.

decorous in British English

(ˈdɛkərəs)

adjective

characterized by propriety in manners, conduct, etc

Derived forms

decorously (ˈdecorously)

adverb

decorousness (ˈdecorousness)

noun

Word origin

C17: from Latin decōrus, from decor elegance

decorous in American English

(ˈdɛkərəs; also dɪˈkɔrəs)

adjective

characterized by or showing decorum, propriety, good taste, etc.

Derived forms

decorously (ˈdecorously)

adverb

decorousness (ˈdecorousness)

noun

Word origin

L decorus, becoming < decor: see décor

Examples of 'decorous' in a sentence
decorous

How could one so pure have stooped from her decorous and noble manner of bearing!It was a decorous affair.But apart from a sudden stampede to the front of the stage just before the end, the proceedings remained more or less decorous.While a British queue might appear a polite and decorous affair, the study suggests that it is in fact viciously judgmental.There is no decorous way to put this, but dogs run, bark and fetch sticks just as they used to and are called by their owners.

(adjective) in the sense of proper

Definition

polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour

The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression.

Synonyms

proper

In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.

becoming

This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians.

seemly

It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together.

fitting

The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.

fit

You're not fit to be in charge of this company.

correct

They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour.

appropriate

It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.

mannerly

He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions.

suitable

She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.

decent

After a decent interval they invited their new neighbours round for dinner.

polite

sedate

She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins.

befitting

well-behaved

comely (archaic)

a traveller comely of mien and clearly on a pilgrimage

comme il faut (French)

Opposites

inappropriate

unseemly

undignified

out of keeping

unbefitting

inapposite

malapropos

Additional synonyms

in the sense of appropriate

Definition

right or suitable

It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.

Synonyms

suitable,

right,

fitting,

fit,

suited,

correct,

belonging,

relevant,

proper,

to the point,

in keeping,

apt,

applicable,

pertinent,

befitting,

well-suited,

well-timed,

apposite,

apropos,

opportune (formal),

becoming,

seemly,

felicitous,

germane,

to the purpose,

appurtenant,

congruous,

meet (archaic)

in the sense of becoming

Definition

suitable or appropriate

This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians.

Synonyms

appropriate,

right,

seemly,

fitting,

fit,

correct,

suitable,

decent,

proper,

worthy,

in keeping,

compatible,

befitting,

decorous,

comme il faut,

congruous,

meet (archaic)

in the sense of comely

a traveller comely of mien and clearly on a pilgrimage

Synonyms

proper,

seemly,

fitting,

fit,

suitable,

decent,

decorous

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decorous

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decorator
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单词	decorous
释义	Trends of decorous View usage for: decorous (dekərəs) adjective Decorous behaviour is very respectable, calm, and polite. [formal] They go for decorous walks every day in parks with their nanny. Synonyms: proper, becoming, seemly, fitting More Synonyms of decorous decorously adverb He sipped his drink decorously. decorous in British English (ˈdɛkərəs) adjective characterized by propriety in manners, conduct, etc Derived forms decorously (ˈdecorously) adverb decorousness (ˈdecorousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin decōrus, from decor elegance decorous in American English (ˈdɛkərəs; also dɪˈkɔrəs) adjective characterized by or showing decorum, propriety, good taste, etc. Derived forms decorously (ˈdecorously) adverb decorousness (ˈdecorousness) noun Word origin L decorus, becoming < decor: see décor Examples of 'decorous' in a sentence decorous How could one so pure have stooped from her decorous and noble manner of bearing! Elizabeth Gaskell North and South (1855) It was a decorous affair. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But apart from a sudden stampede to the front of the stage just before the end, the proceedings remained more or less decorous. Times, Sunday Times (2011) While a British queue might appear a polite and decorous affair, the study suggests that it is in fact viciously judgmental. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There is no decorous way to put this, but dogs run, bark and fetch sticks just as they used to and are called by their owners. Times, Sunday Times (2014) (adjective) in the sense of proper Definition polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression. Synonyms proper In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage. becoming This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians. seemly It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together. fitting The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign. fit You're not fit to be in charge of this company. correct They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour. appropriate It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. mannerly He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions. suitable She had no other dress suitable for the occasion. decent After a decent interval they invited their new neighbours round for dinner. polite sedate She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins. befitting well-behaved comely (archaic) a traveller comely of mien and clearly on a pilgrimage comme il faut (French) Opposites inappropriate , unseemly , undignified , out of keeping , unbefitting , inapposite , malapropos Additional synonyms in the sense of appropriate Definition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) in the sense of becoming Definition suitable or appropriate This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians. Synonyms appropriate, right, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, suitable, decent, proper, worthy, in keeping, compatible, befitting, decorous, comme il faut, congruous, meet (archaic) in the sense of comely a traveller comely of mien and clearly on a pilgrimage Synonyms proper, seemly, fitting, fit, suitable, decent, decorous Nearby words of decorous decoration decorative decorator decorous decorum decoy decrease Synonyms of 'decorous' decorous Explore 'decorous' in the dictionary
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