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deco·rous (dek′ə rəs; also di kôr′əs)
adjective
characterized by or showing decorum, propriety, good taste, etc.
Etymology: L decorus, becoming < decor: see décor
Related Forms:
- decorously dec′o·rously adverb
- decorousness dec′o·rous·ness noun
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