decorous

Definitions


[ˈdɛk(ə)rəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained
(e.g: Charlotte gave David a decorous kiss)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘appropriate, seemly’): from Latin decorus ‘seemly’ + -ous




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