Standard Lemma guide

decorously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈdɛkɹəsli/

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a decorous manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: becomingly, chastely, modestly, accordantly, accordingly, agreeably, appropriately, compliantly, conformably, consistently, duly, fitly, properly, rightly, suitably, continently, correctly, decently, decorously, deservingly, dutifully, duteously, meritoriously, morally, nobly, right-mindedly, righteously, virtuously, worthily

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a proper and decorous manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he pretended to be pleased and applauded decorously

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: indecorously

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English decorous Middle English -ly English -ly English decorously From decorous + -ly.