Decorously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛkɹəsli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Decorously is an adverb meaning In a decorous manner.
Meaning
In a decorous manner.
Example Sentences
[…] below them, men and women, and boys and girls, sinners all, loitered; sometimes one of the church-members passed and saw them and waved. Then, for the moment that they waved decorously back, they were intimidated.
Synonyms for decorously
Depending on context, synonyms include becomingly, chastely, modestly, accordantly, accordingly, agreeably.
Antonyms for decorously
Common opposites include unbecomingly, indecorously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seemingly, dressily, decoratively, dignifiedly, classily, respectably.
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