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decorously

UK/ˈdɛkərəsli/US/'dekərəslɪ/
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a decorous, dignified manner

端庄得体地;合乎礼节地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
decorfitting, proper, beautiful
+
-ousone who does, agent
+
-lyfull of, having the quality of
=decorously

decorous + -ly = in a fitting, dignified way. Transparent adverb of decorous.

Root dec still carries 19 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The children waited decorously outside the office.

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