decorous

dɪˈkɔːrəs
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Translation of decorous into German

Adjective

1.

etiquette

showing proper and polite behavior
  • The decorous guests mingled quietly at the party.Die gesitteten Gäste mischten sich leise auf der Party.
2.

dignity

characterized by dignity and good taste
  • Her decorous attire was perfect for the formal event.Ihre geziemende Kleidung war perfekt für die formelle Veranstaltung.
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Examples of decorous in a sentence

  • He maintained a decorous demeanor throughout the meeting.
  • His decorous manners impressed the guests.
  • The decorous setting enhanced the ceremony.

Translations of "decorous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
anständigadj.

Just do not be jealous! Be decorous!

Nur nicht eifersüchtig werden! Anständig sein!

Dr. Wilkins was looking important and excited, and trying to conceal an inward exultation under a manner of decorous calm.

Dr. Wilkens sah wichtig und aufgeregt aus und versuchte, einen inneren Jubel unter einer Art anständiger Ruhe zu verbergen.

schicklichadj.

decorous. Now, you won't have proper security clearance, of course, so, - we'll have to improvise things a bit.

schicklich. Nur bei der Sicherheitsüberprüfung, da müssen wir ein bisschen improvisieren.

Pejar led her mount at a decorous pace.

Pejar führte ihr Reittier in einem schicklichen Tempo.

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decorous: Examples and translations in context

If she would dress in all this heavy layers of decorous garments, buttoned up to the chin she would swoon in no time... and that's why she is wearing this hint of nothing...

Wenn sie all die schweren Lagen anständiger Gewänder trüge, zugeknöpft bis zum Kinn, würde sie im Nu ohnmächtig werden... und darum trägt sie diesen Hauch von Nichts.

It hung limp for a moment in mid-air, fluttered weirdly, stood full and decorous buttoning itself, and sat down in his chair.

Es hing schlaff für einen Moment in der Luft flatterte sonderbar, stand voll und schicklich knöpft sich und setzte sich in seinem Stuhl.

The cooperation between Members of every nation and political group was open, decorous, frank and supportive to such an extent that I am convinced that you will not find the like of it in any legislature in the world.

Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus allen Nationalitäten und aus allen anderen Fraktionen war in einer Weise offen, anständig, direkt und unterstützend, dass ich davon überzeugt bin, dergleichen finden Sie in keinem anderen Parlament dieser Welt!

"Adhere to your own act, and congratulate yourself if you have done something strange and extravagant, and broken the monotony of a decorous age."

Bleibe bei deiner eigenen Verhaltensweise und gratuliere dir, falls du etwas sonderbares und extravagantes gemacht hast und die Eintönigkeit eines schicklichen Alters gebrochen hast.

The Ministers and functionaries should make decorous behaviour their leading principle, for the leading principle of the government of the people consists in decorous behaviour.

Alle Minister und Funktionäre sollen anständiges Benehmen zu ihrem wichtigsten Prinzip machen, denn das erste Prinzip für die Regierung über die Menschen ist anständiges Benehmen.

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