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Decorous vs Civilised - What's the difference?

decorous | civilised |

As adjectives the difference between decorous and civilised

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while civilised is .

As a verb civilised is

(civilise).

decorous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Marked by proper behavior. (rfex)
  • * 1919 ,
  • But who can fathom the subtleties of the human heart? Certainly not those who expect from it only decorous sentiments and normal emotions.

    civilised

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (civilise)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)