decorous in Greek
decorous in Greek is σεμνός — decorous means behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
decorous in Greek
σεμνός
Pronounced: semnos
Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
What does "decorous" mean?
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adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
"The green eyes in the carefully sweet face were turbulent, willful, lusty with life, distinctly at variance with her decorous demeanor."
- adj Fitting and right for the situation.
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decorous in a sentence
- The green eyes in the carefully sweet face were turbulent, willful, lusty with life, distinctly at variance with her decorous demeanor.
- But who can fathom the subtleties of the human heart? Certainly not those who expect from it only decorous sentiments and normal emotions.
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What is "decorous" in Greek?
"decorous" in Greek is σεμνός. decorous means: Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
How do you pronounce σεμνός?
"decorous" in Greek is σεμνός, pronounced "semnos".
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