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Decorous vs Straitlaced - What's the difference?

decorous | straitlaced | Related terms |

Decorous is a related term of straitlaced.


As adjectives the difference between decorous and straitlaced

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while straitlaced is .

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.

    straitlaced

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)