Decorous vs Pleasing - What's the difference?
decorous | pleasing | Related terms |
Marked by proper behavior. (rfex)
* 1919 ,
pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing."
* (Isaac Barrow)
Decorous is a related term of pleasing.
As adjectives the difference between decorous and pleasing
is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while pleasing is agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.As a noun pleasing is
pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing".As a verb pleasing is
.decorous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- But who can fathom the subtleties of the human heart? Certainly not those who expect from it only decorous sentiments and normal emotions.
pleasing
English
Synonyms
*Noun
- What more palpable confutation can there be of human vanity and arrogance, of all lofty imaginations, all presumptuous confidences, all turgid humours, all fond self-pleasings and self-admirings, than is that tragical cross