Decorous synonyms and antonyms

dĕk'ər-əs, dĭ-kôr'əs

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correct
Conforming or adhering to an established standard; proper
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seemly
Pleasing in appearance; fair; handsome
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sedate
Serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner.
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modest
The definition of modest is someone or something that is humble or shy or not extreme.
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orderly
Arranged in, conforming to, or exhibiting some regular order; systematic
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proper
Designating an adjective formed from a proper noun, as Bostonian
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conventional (related)
Based on or in accordance with general agreement, use, or practice; customary:
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polite (related)
Well-mannered, civilized.
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appropriate
Hence, belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.
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befitting
Proper or right; suitable
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calm
The definition of calm is someone or something who is peaceful and free from stress or worries.
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decent
Fairly good; acceptable; satisfactory:
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demure
Affectedly modest or shy; coy
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dignified
Having or showing dignity or stateliness
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fitting
The definition of fitting is something appropriate or expected.
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good
(Especially when capitalized) Holy.
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mannerly
Having or showing good manners; well-behaved; polite; courteous
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moral
Based on strong likelihood or firm conviction, rather than on the actual evidence:
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nice
Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle:
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prim
Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice
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quiet
Restrained, as in style; understated:
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regular
Regular is defined as someone or something that is standard, average, orderly or usual person or thing or something that is done habitually.
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respectful
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
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settled
Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.
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staid
(Rare) Resisting change; fixed
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steady
Direct and unfaltering; sure.
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suitable
That suits a given purpose, occasion, condition, propriety, etc.; fitting; appropriate; apt
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inappropriate (antonym)
The definition of inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.
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unsuitable (antonym)
Not appropriate:
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indecorous (antonym)
Lacking propriety or decorum.
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indecent (antonym)
Not proper and fitting; unseemly; improper
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unfit (antonym)
(Biology) Unable to survive or produce viable offspring in a particular environment.
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unrefined (antonym)
(Of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth
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impolite (antonym)
Not polite; ill-mannered; discourteous
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unseemly (antonym)
Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
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comely
(Of a person) Pleasing or attractive to the eye.
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comme il faut
Proper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards.
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de rigueur
Required by the current fashion or custom; socially obligatory.
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respectable
Conforming to socially acceptable behavior, attitudes, taste, etc.; proper; correct
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right
Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality:
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courtesy (related)
Of or having to do with courtesy or a courtesy
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stone-faced
Stony-faced
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genteel (related)
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ceremonious (related)
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composed
Calm; tranquil; self-possessed
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unbecoming (antonym)
Not appropriate or suited to one's appearance, status, character, etc.; unattractive, indecorous, etc.
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gentlemanly (related)
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Decorous Sentence Examples

  • The tone was decorous and reserved, a moving elegy delivered by someone who didn't know the deceased very well.

  • The set of friends with whom he chiefly associated at Oxford were sometimes named, on account of their exceptionally decorous conduct, the "Bethel Union"; but he was by no means averse to amusements, and specially delighted in hurdle jumping and hunting.

  • In these coffee-houses, however, there generally prevails a very decorous stillness and silence.

  • Mime Necker, despite her talents, her beauty and her fondness for philosophe society, was strictly decorous, somewhat reserved, and disposed to carry out in her daughter's case the rigorous discipline of her own childhood.

  • Without Stevenson, Sterne would probably have been a more decorous parish priest, but he would probably never have written Tristram Shandy or left any other memorial of his singular genius.

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