decorous

[ dek-er-uhs, dih-kawr-uhs, -kohr- ]
/ ˈdɛk ər əs, dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr- /
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adjective

characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.

Origin of decorous

First recorded in 1655–65; from Latin decōrus “seemly, becoming,” derivative of decus (stem decor- ) “an ornament, splendor, honor,” akin to decēre “to be acceptable, be fitting” and docēre “to teach” (i.e., “to make fitting”) + adjective suffix -ōsus; see decent, docent,-ous

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Words nearby decorous

Decorated style, decoration, decorative, decorative art, decorator, decorous, decorticate, decortication, decorum, decoupage, decouple
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Words related to decorous

staid, civilized, polite, sedate, au fait, becoming, befitting, ceremonial, ceremonious, comely, conforming, conventional, correct, de rigueur, decent, demure, dignified, done, elegant, fit

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British Dictionary definitions for decorous

decorous
/ (ˈdɛkərəs) /

adjective

characterized by propriety in manners, conduct, etc

Derived forms of decorous

decorously, adverbdecorousness, noun

Word Origin for decorous

C17: from Latin decōrus, from decor elegance
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