adj.
Pronunciation: ' de-k ə r- ə s also di- ' ko ̇ r- ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin decorus, from decor beauty, grace; akin to Latin dec ē re to be fitting ― more at DECENT
Date: 1653
: marked by propriety and good taste : CORRECT < decorous conduct>
– dec · o · rous · ly adverb
– dec · o · rous · ness noun