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
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