Decorous – In keeping with good taste; polite and restrained
(Pronounced deh-kuh-ruhs)
To remember the definition of the word decorous, use the following mnemonic:
"Decorate us (decorous) in a restrained manner in keeping with good taste."
Examples of decorous in a sentence
Gerald was always considered polite and decorous until one evening he was heard yelling at his dog.
Even with rude customers, the employees were friendly and decorous.
He always ate in a decorous manner.
