decorous | Definition of decorous

Synonyms and Antonyms of decorous

1 following the established traditions of refined society and good taste

we were asked to be on our most decorous behavior at the formal event

Synonyms of decorous

befitting, correct, de rigueur, decent, genteel, nice, polite, proper, respectable, seemly

Words Related to decorous

acceptable, adequate, satisfactory, tolerable

dress, dressy, formal

dignified, elegant, gracious

priggish, prim, stiff, stuffy

apt, material, relevant

compatible, congenial, harmonious

allowed, authorized, kosher, permitted

Near Antonyms of decorous

intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory

casual, grungy, informal

seedy, shabby, tacky

banned, barred, disallowed

forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed

awkward, gauche, ungraceful

Antonyms of decorous

improper, inappropriate, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, unbecoming, ungenteel, unseemly

2 marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details

the oppressively decorous standards of a royal court

Synonyms of decorous

ceremonious, correct, formal, nice, proper, punctilious, starchy, stiff, stiff-necked, stilted

Words Related to decorous

sober, solemn, stately

chivalrous, courtly, gallant

genteel, polished, refined

civil, courteous, polite, red-carpet

Near Antonyms of decorous

improper, indecorous, unmannerly

discourteous, impolite, rude

Antonyms of decorous

casual, easygoing, informal, laid-back, unceremonious