decorously

adverb

Definition of decorouslynext
1
as in properly

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2
as in politely

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Recent Examples of decorously But there’s so much decorously, Homerically faithful story swirling around these two figures, glimpsed mostly in passing—and so many men around them, doing seriously manly stuff—that neither role registers. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 July 2026 The article, decorously, didn’t mention making money. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorously
  1. properly
  2. politely
  3. decently
  4. deferentially
  5. chastely
  6. respectfully
  7. virtuously
  8. sensibly
Adverb
  • Mattia Sala, the product manager for SMEG USA, agrees that silverware handles should always point downward, but adds that silverware should be properly spaced out within a dishwasher’s silverware caddy.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • Latter-day stars politely shrug off the comparisons; fans are chastened by having witnessed how fame — and a craving for control — undid their favorite performer.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Suggest a timeline, assign a task, or ask the question everyone keeps politely avoiding.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of politely
Adverb
  • Miller played decently during the Dolphins’ preseason finale and had some good moments during the final two weeks of training camp.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Cam Gill earned a pair of fumble recoveries, true, and had a decently productive preseason.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of decently
Adverb
  • Precedent thus gave the judge reason to deferentially review settlement terms.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
  • Scorsese shoots them beautifully and deferentially.
    — Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of deferentially
Adverb
  • Take The Music Lesson, a study of a young woman playing the virginal, closely watched by a gentleman, which Graham-Dixon reads as a depiction of Collegiants chastely performing and singing psalms.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of chastely
Adverb
  • But those were minor wins in the battle to more fully and respectfully recognize the burial ground.
    — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Higgins encourages guests to stay mindful during excursions, engage respectfully with local communities, and embrace the customs and traditions that make each destination unique.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectfully
Adverb
  • Some of us virtuously recycle items that will be transported across the world to smother island nations in single-use plastic bags and water bottles, milk jugs, yogurt tubs, pet food and potato chip bags, Styrofoam meat trays, Coke bottles, Amazon mailing envelopes, and fast-food wrappers.
    — Caroline Fraser, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The glorious sweep of progress toward Roman civilization and prosperity means the end of an idyllic, virtuously rustic Golden Age.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of virtuously
Adverb
  • Given the limited floorspace, Tiny Tect Tiny Houses has sensibly kept the interior layout quite simple.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But with that slice of luck came a sudden outburst of responsibility from Brook, who then scored at almost a run a ball but did so sensibly and without taking any undue risks.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensibly

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“Decorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorously. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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