decorous

UK/ˈdekərəs/US/'dekәrәs/

Definitions

adj.

Showing decorum; correct and dignified in behavior or appearance

举止端庄得体的；合乎礼节的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

decorfitting, proper, beautiful

-ousone who does, agent

=decorous

From Latin decōrus 'fitting, becoming' + -ous (adj.) = behaving in a fitting, dignified way. A formal, slightly literary word — a decorous silence, a decorous bow — describing conduct that visibly suits the occasion.

Root dec still carries 19 more words

Example Sentences

1.
The mourners kept a decorous silence at the graveside.
2.
She gave a decorous nod and took her seat.

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