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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
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
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