Synonyms of decorous
54 similar words · 20 opposite words
Another word for decorous is moral. Other synonyms of decorous are righteous, virtuous, good, meritorious and right. The opposite of decorous is undecorous.
Synonyms and similar words for decorous
adjectiveMarked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted...
- becomed
- mensefulDecorous; mannerly; respectful and worth of respect.
- chaste
- continent
- correct
- upstanding
- delicate
- decent
- deserving
- dutiful
- duteous
- good
- honest
- innocent
- meritoriousDeserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.
- modest
- moralConforming to a given standard of right behaviour.
- noble
- right
- right-minded
- righteousMoral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.
- straight
- uprighteousRighteous.
- virtuousFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.
- well-intentionedHaving good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
- whole-souledSingle-minded of purpose.
- worthy
- desertful obsoleteDeserving; meritorious.
- virtual obsolete
adjectiveAppropriate, suitable.
- allowableAppropriate; acceptable.
- appropriate
- apropos
- apposite
- aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- commensurateOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- expedient
- felicitous
- fit
- fit for purpose BritishAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
- fittingAppropriate, suitable, proper.
- gainandAppropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
- idoneousAppropriate; suitable.
- in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
- likely
- opportune
- properSuited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
- seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
- sensible
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tidy
- up to standard BritishOf a necessary standard of quality for its intended use.
- comely archaic, literaryOf a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate, becoming, proper.
- meet archaic
- sortable obsolete
Opposite of decorous
adjectiveMarked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted...
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- indecorousImproper, immodest, or indecent.
- undecorousNot decorous.
adjectiveAppropriate, suitable.
- bad
- discommensurateNot commensurate.
- improper
- inappropriate
- malapropos formalOut of place; inappropriate.
- inaptNot apt.
- incommensurateOut of proportion (in size, degree or extent) with something else.
- inept
- inopportune
- out of line
- out of order
- out of place
- unapt
- unfit
- unseemlyInconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
- unsuitableNot suitable.
- unhappy dated
Meaning of decorous
- adjective Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
- adjective Appropriate, suitable.
decorous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of decorous
- What is another word for decorous?
- Decorous has 54 synonyms on Word.ws, such as moral, righteous, virtuous, good, meritorious, right, well-intentioned and whole-souled.
- What is the opposite of decorous?
- The opposite of decorous is undecorous. Other antonyms of decorous are indecorous.
- What does decorous mean?
- Decorous means marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
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