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Decorous

Decorous meaning

Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly. | Appropriate, suitable.

Example sentences (8)

We call on political party leaders, and those who communicate on behalf of political parties, to be factual, decorous and to act in a manner that is supportive of peace before, during, and after the elections”.

At the same time, murmurs of apprehension began to be heard, which, even in the marvellously decorous chamber of Dutch public debate, have risen in volume.

Hustlers is as bawdy, lusty and in-your-face as A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood is quiet, decorous and tasteful, even though both reveal the devastation of the spirit when humanity leaves the room.

Matthew himself is decorous, well-read and charming – but his character Tom is such a doofus.

Adesina said, contrary to Atiku’s claim, Buhari had wielded power with decency, advising him to borrow a leaf from the decorous language employed by Vice-President Osinbajo in debunking his recent press statement on the restructuring debate.

There is a dividing wall between the actions of the women of easy virtue and the decorous dress code of the villagers.

Ritualizing states of self-control are a notable feature of religious expression among the people, who for this reason have become famous for their graceful and decorous behaviour.

The story put out about the wedding veil was that decorous brides were naturally too timid to show their faces in public until they were married.