DECOROUS


Meaning of DECOROUS in English

[ 'dɛk(ə)rəs ]

■ adjective in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C17: from L. decorus 'seemly' + -ous .

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