Decorously — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈde-kər-əs/ dec·o·rous

Meaning & Definition of Decorously

Decorously (adjective)

  1. marked by propriety and good taste, correct

Decorously (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in properly, decently

    similar: decently, properly, chastely, innocently, modestly, morally, purely, righteously, virtuously, priggishly, primly, prudishly
    opposite: evilly, immorally, impurely, sinfully, wickedly, indecently, obscenely, vulgarly, lasciviously, lewdly, lustfully

  2. as in respectfully, politely

    similar: chivalrously, deferentially, gallantly, politely, respectfully, solicitously, discreetly, judiciously, prudently, sensibly, wisely, compassionately, humanely, kindheartedly, sweetly, sympathetically, excusably, fairly, justifiably, validly, pleasantly, considerately, courteously, graciously, kindly, nicely, reasonably, thoughtfully, well
    opposite: discourteously, inconsiderately, thoughtlessly, contemptuously, disdainfully, disrespectfully, impolitely, rudely, scornfully, snootily, cruelly, heartlessly, nastily, viciously, shabbily, unfairly

Related Entry: Decorous (adjective)

Decorous is a different word from Decorously. The synonyms below are for decorous, not for decorously.

  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"

    similar: befitting, correct, de rigueur, decent, genteel, nice, polite, proper, respectable, seemly
    related: acceptable, adequate, satisfactory, tolerable, dress, dressy, formal, dignified, elegant, gracious, priggish, prim, stiff, stuffy, apt, material, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, kosher, permitted
    opposite: improper, inappropriate, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, unbecoming, ungenteel, unseemly
    near: intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, casual, grungy, informal, seedy, shabby, tacky, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful

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

    "the oppressively decorous standards of a royal court"

    similar: ceremonious, correct, formal, nice, proper, punctilious, starchy, stiff, stiff-necked, stilted
    related: sober, solemn, stately, chivalrous, courtly, gallant, genteel, polished, refined, civil, courteous, polite, red-carpet
    opposite: casual, easygoing, informal, laid-back, unceremonious
    near: improper, indecorous, unmannerly, discourteous, impolite, rude

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Decorously

The most common words with a similar meaning to Decorously:

decently, properly, chastely, innocently, modestly, morally, purely, righteously, virtuously, priggishly, primly, prudishly, chivalrously, deferentially, gallantly, politely, respectfully, solicitously, discreetly, judiciously, prudently, sensibly, wisely, compassionately, humanely, kindheartedly, sweetly, sympathetically, excusably, fairly, justifiably, validly, pleasantly, considerately, courteously, graciously, kindly, nicely, reasonably, thoughtfully

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Decorously

Words with the opposite meaning of Decorously:

evilly, immorally, impurely, sinfully, wickedly, indecently, obscenely, vulgarly, lasciviously, lewdly, lustfully, discourteously, inconsiderately, thoughtlessly, contemptuously, disdainfully, disrespectfully, impolitely, rudely, scornfully, snootily, cruelly, heartlessly, nastily, viciously, shabbily, unfairly

Word Forms of Decorously

Derived words: decorously (adverb), decorousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Decorously

Latin decorus, from decor beauty, grace; akin to Latin decēre to be fitting decent

First known use: 1653

Frequently Asked Questions about Decorously

What does "Decorously" mean?

"Decorously" means marked by propriety and good taste, correct. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: marked by propriety and good taste, correct. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Decorously"?

Other words for "Decorously" include decently, properly, chastely, innocently, modestly, morally, purely and righteously. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Decorously" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Decorously"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Decorously". Common alternatives include decently, properly, chastely, innocently, modestly, morally, purely, righteously, virtuously and priggishly.

What is the opposite of "Decorously"?

Antonyms of "Decorously" include evilly, immorally, impurely, sinfully, wickedly, indecently, obscenely and vulgarly.

Is "Decorously" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Decorously" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Decorously"?

"Decorously" is pronounced /ˈde-kər-əs/ and divided into syllables as dec·o·rous.

What is the origin of the word "Decorously"?

"Decorously" comes from Latin decorus, from decor beauty, grace; akin to Latin decēre to be fitting decent. First known use: 1653.

What is another word for "Decorously" meaning "as in properly, decently"?

When "Decorously" (adverb) means as in properly, decently, synonyms include decently, properly, chastely, innocently, modestly and morally. Opposites in this sense include evilly, immorally, impurely and sinfully.