English adjective: decorous | |||
1. | decorous characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct | ||
Samples | The tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme. | ||
Similar | in good taste, sedate, staid | ||
See also | proper | ||
Antonyms | indecorous, indelicate | ||
2. | decorous according with custom or propriety | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, seemly | ||
Similar | proper | ||
Antonyms | improper | ||