decorous

[ dek-er-uhs, dih-kawr-uhs, -kohr- ]
/ ˈdɛk ər əs, dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr- /

adjective

characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.

Origin of decorous

1655–65; < Latin decōrus seemly, becoming, derivative of decus; see decorate, -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for decorousness

decorous
/ (ˈdɛkərəs) /

adjective

characterized by propriety in manners, conduct, etc

Derived forms of decorous

decorously, adverb decorousness, noun

Word Origin for decorous

C17: from Latin decōrus, from decor elegance