decorous

Meanings

• Adjective

  Conducting oneself in a proper and seemly manner.

  - "The guests were decorous during the formal dinner."
  - "The decorous behavior of the audience during the performance was appreciated by the artist."

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Antonyms

indecorous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decorous
adorous , dorus , florus , imporous , jorus , lorus , morose , porous , torus

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Variants

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decorous , decorously , decorousness , decorousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin decorus meaning 'proper, seemly, fitting'.

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Trivia

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1. The term decorous was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Decorous behavior is also known as good manners or politeness.

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Related Concepts

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1. etiquette: Decorous behavior is a key component of etiquette, which refers to the rules of conduct that govern social interactions.

2. civility: Decorous behavior is also known as civility, which refers to politeness and consideration for others.

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Culture

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Decorous behavior is often expected in formal settings, such as weddings, funerals, and diplomatic meetings. It is also a desirable trait in literature, where characters who exhibit decorous behavior are often seen as admirable and respectable.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that D-E-C-O-R-O-U-S stands for 'Demonstrating Etiquette and Courtesy, Respecting Others'.

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