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decorous

🇬🇧 UK/ˈdekərəs/🇺🇸 US/'dekәrәs/
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Definitions

adj.

Behaving in a way that is proper, dignified, and socially acceptable

端庄的,得体的,有礼貌的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
decfitting, proper, beautiful
+
orone who does, agent
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=decorous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The guests maintained decorous behavior throughout the ceremony.

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