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decorous

Syllabification: (dec·o·rous)
Pronunciation: /ˈdekərəs, diˈkôrəs/
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Definition of decorous

adjective

  • in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained:dancing with decorous space between partners

Derivatives

decorously

adverb

decorousness

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the sense 'appropriate, seemly'): from Latin decorus 'seemly' + -ous

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