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Decorous vs Starched - What's the difference?

decorous | starched | Related terms |

Decorous is a related term of starched.


As adjectives the difference between decorous and starched

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while starched is of or pertaining to a garment which has had starch applied.

As a verb starched is

(starch).

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

    starched

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (starch)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to a garment which has had starch applied.
  • Stiff, formal, rigid; prim and proper.
    • (Swift)

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