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单词 decorous
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decorousadj.

/dəˈkɔːrəs//ˈdɛkərəs/
Etymology: In form < late Latin decorōsus elegant, beautiful (Italian decoroso decorous, decent), < decus , decor- : see decorate adj.; but in sense corresponding to Latin decōrus becoming, seemly, fitting, proper, < decor, decōr-em becomingness, < decēre to become, befit. In harmony with this Johnson, Walker, and Smart 1849 pronounce deˈcōrous. Bailey 1730 and Perry 1805 have ˈdecŏrous; Craig 1847 and later dictionaries record both. The word is not very frequent colloquially.
1. Seemly, suitable, appropriate. Obsolete.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > [adjective] > fitting or proper
methelyeOE
ylikeeOE
fairOE
i-meteOE
rightOE
becomelyc1175
proper?c1225
featc1325
conablea1340
rightful1340
worthyc1350
pursuanda1375
covenable1382
dignec1385
convenablec1386
thriftyc1386
sittingc1390
comenablea1400
gainlya1400
meeta1400
wortha1400
convenientc1400
meetlya1425
suinga1425
fitc1440
tallc1440
worthyc1450
good1477
dueful?a1527
beseeminga1530
fitting1535
straighta1538
decent1539
answerable1542
becoming1565
condecent1575
becomed1599
respective1605
befittinga1612
comely1617
decorous1664
shape-like1672
beseemly1737
farrantly?1748
fitly1840
in order1850
1664 H. More Modest Enq. Myst. Iniquity 225 That decorous embellishment in the external Cortex of the Prophecy [is] punctually observed.
1680 H. More Apocalypsis Apocalypseos 75 So decorous is the representation.
1691 J. Ray Wisdom of God 34 It is not so decorous in respect of God, that he should..immediately do all the meanest and triflingst things himself..without..any inferiour or subordinate Ministers.
2.
a. Characterized by decorum or outward conformity to the recognized standard of propriety and good taste in manners, behaviour, etc.
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the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > [adjective] > seemly or proper
seemly?c1225
comelya1350
seemc1400
ablea1500
setting1535
decent1545
civil1582
proper1738
gradely1763
decorous1792
nice1799
correctc1800
proprietous1815
the mind > attention and judgement > good taste > pleasing fitness > [adjective] > seemly or decorous
seemly?c1225
comelya1350
seemc1400
setting1535
comingc1540
decent1545
civil1582
handsome1583
mensefula1598
sprunt1631
semblable1647
proper1738
orthodox1755
decorous1792
comme il faut1818
wise-like1820
1671 tr. A. de Courtin Rules Civility xv. 134 It is not decorous to look in the glass, to comb, brush, or do any thing of that nature to our selves, whilst the said person be in the Room.]
1792 V. Knox Serm. ix. (R.) Individuals, who support a decorous character.
1795 E. Burke Corr. (1844) IV. 291 Their language..is cool, decorous, and conciliatory.
1821 Ld. Byron Vision Judgm. xcv Some grumbling voice, Which now and then will make a slight inroad Upon decorous silence.
1858 N. Hawthorne Fr. & Ital. Jrnls. I. 293 Washington, the most decorous and respectable personage that ever went ceremoniously through the realities of life.
1875 A. Helps Social Pressure iii. 40 In a great city, everything has to be made outwardly decorous.
b. Of language: Exemplifying propriety of diction.
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1873 J. R. Lowell Among my Bks. 2nd Ser. 224 A treatise of permanent value for philosophic statement and decorous English.
3. Explained in the sense of Latin decorōsus.
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1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II De′corous, Decoro′se, fair and lovely, beautiful, graceful, comely.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1894; most recently modified version published online June 2021).
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