DECOROUS

decorous

(adjective) characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; “the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme”

becoming, comely, comme il faut, decorous, seemly

(adjective) 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”; “seemly behavior”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

decorous (comparative more decorous, superlative most decorous)

Marked by proper behavior.

Source: Wiktionary

De*co"rous, a. Etym: [L. dec, fr. decor comeliness, beauty; akin to decere. See Decent, and cf. Decorum.]

Definition: 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. A decorous pretext the war. Motley.

– De*co"rous*ly, adv.

– De*co"rous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition