decorous

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛk(ə)rəs/

adjective

  • in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained: Charlotte gave David a decorous kiss

Derivatives

decorously

adverb

decorousness

noun

Origin:

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