— decorously , adv. — decorousness , n.
/dek"euhr euhs, di kawr"euhs, -kohr"-/ , adj.
characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
[ 1655-65; decorus seemly, becoming, deriv. of decus; see DECORATE, -OUS ]
Syn . proper, becoming.
Ant . undignified.