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11decorous — decorously, adv. decorousness, n. /dek euhr euhs, di kawr euhs, kohr /, adj. characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc. [1655 65; < L decorus seemly, becoming, deriv. of decus; see DECORATE, OUS] Syn.… …
12decorous — dec|o|rous [ˈdekərəs] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: decorus, from decor beauty, gracefulness ] formal having the correct appearance or behaviour for a particular occasion >decorously adv ▪ A servant was hovering decorously behind them …
13decorous — [[t]de̱kərəs[/t]] ADJ GRADED Decorous behaviour is very respectable, calm, and polite. [FORMAL] They go for decorous walks every day in parks with their nanny. Syn: seemly, proper Derived words: decorously ADV GRADED He sipped his drink… …
14decorous — adjective formal having the correct appearance or behaviour for a particular occasion decorously adverb: A servant was hovering decorously behind them …
15decorous — adjective Etymology: Latin decorus, from decor beauty, grace; akin to Latin decēre to be fitting more at decent Date: 1653 marked by propriety and good taste ; correct < decorous conduct > • decorously adverb • decorousness …
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