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Decorous vs Glamorous - What's the difference?

decorous | glamorous |

As adjectives the difference between decorous and glamorous

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while glamorous is having glamour; stylish.

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.

    Related terms

    * decorum

    glamorous

    English

    Alternative forms

    * glamourous US & UK; not only UK

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having glamour; stylish.
  • (archaic) Being associated with one or more glamours.

    • Derived terms

    * (l)