Synonyms of decorous

Adjective


1. decorous (vs. indecorous), in good taste(predicate), sedate, staid, proper

usage: characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme"

2. becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly, proper (vs. improper)

usage: according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"

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Definition and meaning of decorous (Dictionary)