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11decorous — decorously, adv. decorousness, n. /dek euhr euhs, di kawr euhs, kohr /, adj. characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc. [1655 65; < L decorus seemly, becoming, deriv. of decus; see DECORATE, OUS] Syn.… …
12decorous — adjective /dɛˈkɔː(ɹ).ʌs/ Marked by proper behavior. See Also: decorum …
13decorous — Synonyms and related words: Christian, accepted, according to Hoyle, acknowledged, admitted, appropriate, approved, au fait, becoming, befitting, being done, ceremonial, ceremonious, civil, civilized, comely, comme il faut, condign, conformable,… …
14decorous — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. correct, becoming, proper, seemly; see conventional 2 , polite 1 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. proper, appropriate, fitting, mannerly, conventional, correct, refined, dignified, comme il faut, suitable, civilized.… …
15decorous — dec|o|rous [ˈdekərəs] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: decorus, from decor beauty, gracefulness ] formal having the correct appearance or behaviour for a particular occasion >decorously adv ▪ A servant was hovering decorously behind them …
16decorous — dec|o|rous [ dekərəs ] adjective FORMAL polite and formal ╾ dec|o|rous|ly adverb …
17decorous — dec·o·rous || dekÉ™rÉ™s adj. tasteful, proper, correct …
18decorous — [ dɛk(ə)rəs] adjective in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. Derivatives decorously adverb decorousness noun Origin C17: from L. decorus seemly + ous …
19decorous — a. Decent, becoming, suitable, proper, befitting, seemly, comely, fit …
20decorous — adjective formal having the correct appearance or behaviour for a particular occasion decorously adverb: A servant was hovering decorously behind them …
