Definition of Decorous

1. Adjective. Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct. "The tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme"

Similar to: In Good Taste, Sedate, Staid
Also: Proper
Derivative terms: Decorousness, Decorum
Antonyms: Indecorous

2. Adjective. According with custom or propriety. "Seemly behavior"
Exact synonyms: Becoming, Comely, Comme Il Faut, Decent, Seemly
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Becomingness, Decency, Decorousness, Decorum, Seemliness

Definition of Decorous

1. a. Suitable to a character, or to the time, place, and occasion; marked with decorum; becoming; proper; seemly; befitting; as, a decorous speech; decorous behavior; a decorous dress for a judge.

Definition of Decorous

1. proper [adj] - See also: proper

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decorous

decoquinate
decor
decorate
decorated
decorates
decorating
decoration
decorations
Decoration Day
decorative
decoratively
decorativeness
decorator
decorators
decorin
decorous (current term)
decorously
decorousness
decorousnesses
decors
decorticate
decorticated
decorticates
decorticate reflex
decorticate rigidity
decorticate state
decorticating
decortication
decortication
decortications

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