Pronunciation: /dɪˈkɔrəs/

Definitions of decorous

adjective Behaving in a manner that is socially acceptable and proper; characterized by good taste and propriety.

Example Sentences

A1 She always behaves in a decorous manner at family gatherings.

A2 The students were expected to dress decorously for the school dance.

B1 The decorous atmosphere of the restaurant made it a popular spot for business meetings.

B2 The ambassador's speech was eloquent and decorous, reflecting his diplomatic training.

C1 The decorous conduct of the guests at the royal banquet impressed the queen.

C2 Her decorous demeanor in the face of adversity earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Examples of decorous in a Sentence

formal The decorous attire of the guests at the gala added to the elegance of the event.

informal She always makes sure her house is decorous before guests come over.

slang I can't believe how decorous his outfit is, he must have spent hours picking it out.

figurative His decorous behavior in public hides the chaos he feels inside.

Grammatical Forms of decorous

past tense

decorated

plural

decorous

comparative

more decorous

superlative

most decorous

present tense

decorates

future tense

will decorate

perfect tense

have decorated

continuous tense

is decorating

singular

decorous

positive degree

decorous

infinitive

to decorate

gerund

decorating

participle

decorating

Origin and Evolution of decorous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'decorous' originated from the Latin word 'decorus' which means 'seemly, becoming'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decorous' has retained its original meaning of being proper and in good taste, but has also come to be associated with elegance and refinement.