Main Entry: dec·o·rous

Pronunciation: \ˈde-kər-əs also di-ˈkȯr-əs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin decorus, from decor beauty, grace; akin to Latin decēre to be fitting — more at decent

Date: 1653

: marked by propriety and good taste : correct <decorous conduct>

— dec·o·rous·ly adverb

— dec·o·rous·ness noun