WebSomething that is decorous is dignified, proper, and in good taste, like your decorous great-aunt who always wears a dress — even when she's only headed to the grocery store. The adjective decorous shares its origins with decoration. Both words come from the Latin word decor, meaning "beauty, elegance, charm, grace, ornament."

WebDefine decorous. decorous synonyms, decorous pronunciation, decorous translation, English dictionary definition of decorous. adj. Characterized by or exhibiting decorum; proper: decorous behavior. dec′o·rous·ly adv. dec′o·rous·ness n.

Webdecorous adjective dec· o· rous ˈde-kər-əs also di-ˈkȯr-əs : marked by propriety and good taste : correct decorous conduct Ever decorous, she periodically excuses herself to another room rather than allow a guest to witness her blowing her nose. Will Hermes decorously adverb decorousness noun Did you know? Decorous Got Its Start With …

WebDecorous adjective 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 Etymology: [L. decrus, fr. decor comeliness, beauty; akin to decere. See Decent, and cf. Decorum.]

Weba. 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 ...

WebMay 10, 2017 · Urban Dictionary: decorous decorous When a person is being really extra and rude but you have to deal with it while being polite and restrained Man, my sugar …

Webdecorous adjective / ˈdekərəs/ formal (behaving in a manner which is) acceptable, especially quiet and dignified stosowny, przyzwoity The girls were brought up to behave …

Webadjective in· de· co· rous (ˌ)in-ˈde-k (ə-)rəs ˌin-di-ˈkȯr-əs : not decorous : conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste indecorously adverb indecorousness …

WebDefinition of Decorous proper in behavior Examples of Decorous in a sentence Following a decorous dress code that respects the sensitivity and modesty of others is required at the school. When Bill walked away from a fight in church, he behaved in a decorous manner.

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WebDecorum definition, dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc. See more.

Webdecorous Meanings Synonyms Sentences The tone was decorous and reserved, a moving elegy delivered by someone who didn't know the deceased very well. 6 4

Webdecorous adjective formal uk / ˈdek.ə.rəs / us / ˈdek. ə r.əs / behaving politely and in a controlled way 舉止文明的，彬彬有禮的；端莊的 His manner, as ever, was decorous. 他 …

Webdecorous adjective formal uk / ˈdek.ə.rəs / us / ˈdek. ə r.əs / behaving politely and in a controlled way 舉止文明的，彬彬有禮的；端莊的 His manner, as ever, was decorous. 他 …