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- [dek-er-uh s, dih-kawr-uh s, -kohr-]
- /ˈdɛk ər əs, dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-/
- /ˈdek.ə.rəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-er-uh s, dih-kawr-uh s, -kohr-]
- /ˈdɛk ər əs, dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-/
Definitions of decorous word
- adjective decorous Decorous behaviour is very respectable, calm, and polite. 3
- adjective decorous characterized by propriety in manners, conduct, etc 3
- adjective decorous characterized by or showing decorum, propriety, good taste, etc. 3
- adjective decorous characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc. 1
- noun decorous In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. 1
- adjective decorous behaving respectably 1
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Origin of decorous
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin decōrus seemly, becoming, derivative of decus; see decorate, -ous
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Parts of speech for Decorous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decorous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decorous
adj decorous
- staid — of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious.
- civilized — If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- sedate — calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement: a sedate party; a sedate horse.
- au fait — If you are au fait with something, you are familiar with it and know about it.
adjective decorous
- well-mannered — polite; courteous.
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
Antonyms for decorous
adj decorous
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- indecent — offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar: indecent jokes; indecent language; indecent behavior.
- indecorous — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
- unbecoming — detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.
adjective decorous
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
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