Decorous (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

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"; "seemly behavior".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Becoming
• Seemly
• Comme Il Faut
• Comely

Related Words

• Decorousness (noun)
• Decorum (noun)

Meaning ²

Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Indecorous

Related Words

• Decorousness (noun)
• Decorum (noun)