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Decorous word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "decorous" word

[adjective] characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme"
[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"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"
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\De*co"rous\ (?; 277), a. [L. dec[=o]rus, fr. decor comeliness, beauty; akin to decere. See {Decent}, and cf. {Decorum}.] 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.

Synonyms for decorous

becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, in good taste(p), sedate, seemly, staid

Antonyms: indecorous, indelicate

See also: proper |

Related terms: accepted, admitted, appropriate, befitting, ceremonial, ceremonious, civil, civilized, de rigueur, formal, genteel, good, grim-faced, ladylike, long-faced, modest, nice, recognized, respectable, righteous, rigid, stuffy

The fun area, different aproach to word »decorous«

Let's analyse "decorous" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUOROCED. Average typing speed for these characters is 2135 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.. . -.-. --- .-. --- ..- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: decorous: 5 + 6 + 6 + 3 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: decorous: 4 + 5 + 3 + 6 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 1 = 37, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
O (2) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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