decorous

• Décrit un comportement qui est poli, digne et socialement acceptable, conforme aux bonnes manières et à la bienséance.

Describes behavior that is polite, dignified, and socially appropriate.

1. Proper and politeC1formal

   Behaving in a way that is socially acceptable, dignified, and respectful.

   bienséant, convenable, digne

   • The audience remained decorous throughout the ceremony.
   • Her decorous behavior impressed the interviewers.
   • He maintained a decorous silence during the debate.

   Synonymesappropriatecivilcorrectcourteousdignifiedgraciousmannerlypoliteproperrefinedrespectableseemlysuitable

   Antonymesimpoliteimproperindecentindecorousrudeunbecomingunseemlyvulgar