decorously

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdekərəslɪ/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
dec•o•rous /ˈdɛkərəs/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. showing respect for social customs and manners;
    proper and suitable:decorous behavior during the solemn occasion.
dec•o•rous•ly, adv.: He behaved as decorously as he could.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
dec•o•rous  (dek′ər əs, di kôr′əs, -kōr′-),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
  • Latin decōrus seemly, becoming, derivative of decus; see decorate, -ous
  • 1655–65
dec′o•rous•ly, adv. 
dec′o•rous•ness, n. 
    proper, becoming.
    undignified.
'decorously' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
seemly

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