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Decorous vs Suitable - What's the difference?

decorous | suitable | Related terms |

Decorous is a related term of suitable.


As adjectives the difference between decorous and suitable

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while suitable is having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

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

    suitable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

    • Synonyms

    * fit for purpose (British) * up to standard (British)

    Antonyms

    * unsuitable

    Derived terms

    * suitability

    See also

    * fit * meet * appropriate * apt * pertinent * seemly * eligible * consonant * corresponding * congruous

    External links

    * * 1000 English basic words