decorous
adjective
characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
decorousness
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a word derived from
decorous.
Example Sentences
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I wonder if perhaps the pendulum has swung a little too far toward decorousness; the contestants, the jewelry, the judging, the editing, even the eliminations are all tentative, bordering on withdrawn.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2021
Despite her complaints about rude reporters, Sanders might not actually be hoping for more decorousness from the press corps.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 17, 2018
On the recording each party did its best not to let its decorousness get in the way.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2010
For one, the Supreme Court is a place of exceeding decorousness.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2010
The singularly golden hair which he had last seen flowing freely over her slight young shoulders had acquired a decorousness of curve, although the hue was unchanged.
From The Slave of the Lamp by Henry Seton Merriman
