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Decorous vs Indecorous - What's the difference?

decorous | indecorous |

As adjectives the difference between decorous and indecorous

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while indecorous is improper, immodest or indecent.

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

    indecorous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • improper, immodest or indecent