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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 decorously word
- adjective decorously characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc. 1
- noun decorously In a decorous manner. 1
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Origin of decorously
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 Decorously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decorously 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.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
decorously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decorously
adv decorously
- justly — in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
- perfectly — in a perfect manner or to a perfect degree: to sing an aria perfectly.
- rightly — in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
adverb decorously
- sedately — calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement: a sedate party; a sedate horse.
- demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- accordingly — You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to.
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
Antonyms for decorously
adv decorously
- unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- mistakenly — wrongly conceived, held, or done: a mistaken antagonism.
- wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
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