decorous (a)

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type a
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def characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
examples the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme
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Also see proper
Derivationally related form decorous → decorum
Derivationally related form decorous → decorousness
Antonym decorous → indecorous
Similar to in good taste(p); sedate, staid
Incoming links
Also see decent; proper
Similar to in good taste(p); sedate, staid
Antonym indecorous → decorous
Derivationally related form decorousness → decorous
Derivationally related form decorum → decorous

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