decorous

Definition of decorous in English English dictionary: Marked by proper behavior; suitable for the occasion or circumstances; {a} decent, becoming, seemly, suitable; characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme; Decorous behaviour is very respectable, calm, and polite. = seemly, proper + decorously deco·rous·ly He sipped his drink decorously. having the correct appearance or behaviour for a particular occasion (decorus, from decor ); {s} tasteful, proper, correct; according with custom or propriety; "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"; In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained; Suitable to a character, or to the time, place, and occasion; marked with decorum; becoming; proper; seemly; befitting; as, a decorous speech; decorous behavior; a decorous dress for a judge; characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme"
decor: decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
decor: The style of interior furnishings of a home
decor: The decor of a house or room is its style of furnishing and decoration. The decor is simple -- black lacquer panels on white walls. the way that the inside of a building is decorated (décorer , from decoratus; DECORATE)
decor: {i} stage setting (in a theater); decoration
decorously: In a decorous manner
decorously: tastefully, properly, correctly
decorously: in a proper and decorous manner; "he pretended to be pleased and applauded decorously"
decorously: in a proper and decorous manner; "he pretended to be pleased and applauded decorously
decorousness: The state or quality of being decorous
decorousness: {i} appropriateness, correctness, seemliness
décor: {i} stage setting (in a theater); decoration; decorative style of a place (room, hall etc.)