decorous
3
7.9
- adjective
- /ˈdɛkərəs/
- Formal
- The students behaved in a decorous manner during the school assembly, showing respect for their teachers.
- decorous conduct
- more decorous
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Examples
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Now, remember that a bank is a quiet and decorous place, - so be on our best behavior.
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Multiple versions of We Had a Nice Time in Zambia, which usually show a decorous multiracial drinking scene, are suitable for purchase by departing expatriates.
Academic text (1997) -
A polka can be a decorous, contained dance.
Fiction book (1993) -
In its place was a decorous stone wall surrounded by hemlock bushes.
Fiction book (1993) -
His black suit, bowed head, and somber face embodied decorous grief.
Fiction book (1994) -
More specifically, Landes was criticized for hobnobbing with humble descendants of former slaves rather than conducting decorous formal interviews and socializing with the local elite.
Academic text (1997) -
Rules governing moral comportment and commercial exchange within gated civic piazzas fostered a decorous ambience for the official functions taking place within, regardless of the everyday bustle.
Academic text (2015) -
At the formal dinner, everyone was decorous, ensuring their manners and attire were appropriate for the occasion.
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She gave a decorous smile and nodded politely as the speaker finished his speech.
Synonyms
165
4.1
Being elegant and stylish and showing good taste
163
3.3
Having an attractive, stylish look that shows good taste
146
1.1
Being polite and showing admiration for someone
66
4.4
Polite with good manners and refined taste
64
4.6
Calm and serious in a way that shows self respect and gets respect from others
39
3.7
Polite and respectful when you speak or behave
37
3.9
Showing good style and polite manners
25
4.1
Showing elegant, polite manners and good taste
23
1.0
Having elegant manners and good taste in art or dress
21
5.1
A person who likes and understands art, music, and books
16
4.4
Polite and considerate in a calm, respectful way
13
7.7
Polite and elegant in a way that tries to impress others
12
2.9
Polite and respectful to other people
6
7.2
Polite and elegant like people at a royal court
4
4.6
Suitable and proper for a situation
4
7.0
Very formal and correct in clothes and manners, often strict and stiff
3
7.4
Suitable for a situation and following polite rules
2
4.1
Polite and behaving well around other people
1
9.9
Proper and polite in a way accepted by society
1
7.3
Being polite and treating people with respect
1
9.1
Proper and polite in behavior or appearance
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Etymology
Decorous comes from the Latin word decor, which means 'beauty' or 'good taste'. Think of decorate or room decor — things made neat and proper — so decorous means behaving in a proper, polite, and dignified way.