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decorously

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dec·o·rous  (dkr-s, d-kôrs, -kr-)
adj.
Characterized by or exhibiting decorum; proper: decorous behavior.
[From Latin decrus, becoming, handsome, from decor, seemliness, beauty; see dek- in Indo-European roots.]
deco·rous·ly adv.
deco·rous·ness n.
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Adv.1.decorously - in a proper and decorous manner; "he pretended to be pleased and applauded decorously"
indecorously, unbecomingly - without decorousness
Translations
decorously [ˈdekərəslɪ] ADV → decorosamente
decorously
adv behave → geziemend, schicklich; dress → schicklich
decorously [ˈdɛkərəslɪ] adv → decorosamente
decorously [ˈdɛkərəslɪ] adv → decorosamente


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"Nay, my lord, craving your pardon, but we are accustomed to have grace before meat," said Robin decorously.
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