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Decorous vs Stylish - What's the difference?

decorous | stylish |

As adjectives the difference between decorous and stylish

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while stylish is having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.

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.

    stylish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
  • (film) Having a particular directing style or cinematography.