Synonym Dictionary | GlobalRPh WordCraft

1,565 original words and phrasesClosest synonyms and related expressionsSense and source guidance

5 entries matching "decorous" / Showing 1-5

Clear all filters

demure

adjective

Quiet, reserved, and modest in manner.

Quiet and modest

Closest synonyms

reserved modest quiet retiring shy restrained

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

dignified

adjective

Calm and serious in a way that expresses self-respect and invites respect from others.

Serious and self-respecting

Closest synonyms

stately composed self-respecting decorous noble distinguished

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

sedate

adjective

Calm, dignified, and unhurried.

Calm and dignified

Closest synonyms

staid composed sober calm dignified unhurried

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

unbecoming

adjective

Inappropriate to a person's role, character, or expected standards of conduct.

Inappropriate to expected conduct

Closest synonyms

unseemly improper inappropriate indecorous unsuitable unbefitting

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

unseemly

adjective

Inappropriate or improper in a particular setting.

Improper in context

Closest synonyms

inappropriate improper unbecoming indecorous unbefitting unsuitable

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

The headwords are the original WordCraft collection. Related alternatives can include words outside that collection. Open a full reference to compare the sense and usage note.