Word · Frequency #33102
decorous
/ˈdekɝːəs/
adjective
有礼貌的；高雅的；端正的
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
- 1.
Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
行为、举止等被认为是得体的、合适的、符合标准的；得体的
- 2.
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
以礼貌、尊严和良好品味为特征的
- 3.
according with custom or propriety
符合习俗或礼仪的
行为、举止等被认为是得体的、合适的、符合标准的；得体的；以礼貌、尊严和良好品味为特征的；符合习俗或礼仪的；有礼貌的；高雅的
In use
She maintained a decorous silence during the heated debate.
His decorous behavior at the formal dinner impressed everyone.
The children were taught to be decorous in public places.
the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme
be decorous
Her demeanor was decorous at the formal dinner.
她在正式晚宴上的举止十分得体。
remain decorous
The audience remained decorous during the solemn ceremony.
观众在庄严的仪式期间保持礼貌。
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Confusing words
- decorative
- 装饰性的 · decorous指行为得体高雅，decorative指外观装饰性，不用于形容行为
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