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decorouscharacterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, or appearance

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, or appearance

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdekərəs/

Korean meaning: 품위 있고 예의바른, 단정한

Korean pronunciation: **데**커러스

Example Sentences

  • The CEO tried to maintain a decorous expression while his employees performed the company karaoke badly.
  • Even when the wedding cake collapsed, the bride remained decorous and simply smiled.
  • The diplomat's decorous response avoided any international incident.

decorous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈdekərəs//

characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, or appearance

decorous concept
💡 Concept

a distinguished gentleman in a formal suit carefully places his napkin on his lap while sitting upright with perfect posture. He holds his silverware with precise etiquette as he prepares to dine. Other guests at the table follow his lead, maintaining equally proper manners and composed expressions. The formal dining room setting with crystal glasses and fine china reinforces the atmosphere of respectful behavior. Everyone demonstrates impeccable table manners without any rushed or crude actions. dignified propriety in conduct, manners, and appearance

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdekərəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdekərəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootdecor
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'decorus' meaning 'fitting' or 'proper,' derived from 'decor' which meant beauty, grace, or dignity. In ancient Rome, behaving in a manner appropriate to one's social position was considered essential.

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🎵Rhyme

porouschorusorous
porous
chorus
orous

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO tried to maintain a decorous expression while his employees performed the company karaoke badly.

😄 Fun example

Even when the wedding cake collapsed, the bride remained decorous and simply smiled.

The diplomat's decorous response avoided any international incident.

😄 Fun example

She gave a decorous curtsy to the queen, despite never having practiced it before.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

properdignifiedrespectfulappropriateseemly

Antonyms

improperundignifiedindecorous

Related

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