单词 | decorous |
释义 | decorous/ˈdɛk(ə)rəs /adjective In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained: Charlotte gave David a decorous kiss...
Synonyms proper, seemly, decent, becoming, befitting, tasteful, in good taste; tactful, correct, appropriate, suitable, fitting, fit; polite, well mannered, well behaved, genteel, refined, polished, well bred, dignified, respectable, courtly, civilized; formal, reserved, modest, demure, sedate, staid, gentlemanly, ladylike; French comme il faut dated mannerly humorous couth Derivativesdecorously
decorousness
OriginMid 17th century (in the sense 'appropriate, seemly'): from Latin decorus 'seemly' + -ous. |
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