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Decorous vs Dignified - What's the difference?

decorous | dignified | Synonyms |

Decorous is a synonym of dignified.


As adjectives the difference between decorous and dignified

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while dignified is respectable.

As a verb dignified is

(dignify).

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.

    dignified

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • respectable
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (dignify)