decorous

dɪˈkɔːrəs
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Translation of decorous into Russian

Adjective

1.

etiquette

showing proper and polite behavior
  • The decorous guests mingled quietly at the party.Благопристойные гости тихо общались на вечеринке.
2.

dignity

characterized by dignity and good taste
  • Her decorous attire was perfect for the formal event.Ее благопристойный наряд был идеален для официального мероприятия.
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Synonyms and analogies of decorous in English

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
приличныйadj. - prilichny

In our everyday life, this biblical expression is used with the meaning of "gentle, peaceful, decorous and harmless person."

В нашей повседневной жизни это выражение используется в значении «кроткий, мирный, приличный и безобидный человек».

Without Stevenson, Sterne may have been a more decorous parish priest, but might never have written Tristram Shandy.

Без Стивенсона Стерн был бы приличным приходским священником, но потом никогда не смог бы написать «Тристрам Шенди».

Now remember that a bank is a quiet and decorous place, so we must be on our best behavior.

И помните, банк - тихое, приличное место, - следует вести себя подобающе.

The name was later approximated to the French bien-séant, meaning "decorous, becoming".

Позднее название флага было приближено к французскому bien-séant - «нарядный, приличный».

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Other translations for decorous:

  • благопристойныйadj.
  • вежливыйadj.
  • достойныйadj.

decorous: Examples and translations in context

A decorous procession takes place, and an image of the saint is carried from the church to the beach accompanied by a local band.

Происходит приличное шествие, и изображение святого переносится из церкви на пляж в сопровождении местной группы.

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

Она висела хромать на мгновение в воздухе, трепетали странно, стояла полная и приличным застегивая себя, и сел в кресло.

This façade, that most readily seen from the town, presents a decorous and impassive public face with one of the most architecturally severe elevations of the palace.

Этот фасад, который наиболее легко увидеть из города, представляет собой приличное и бесстрастное общественное лицо с одним из самых архитектурно суровых возвышений дворца.

The first reforms were external, to provide a more decorous and attractive synagogue service, with portions of the service read in the language of the country, organ and choral music, and the revival of preaching.

Первые реформы были внешними, чтобы обеспечить более приличным и привлекательная синагогу службы, с частями службе читать на языке страны, органной и хоровой музыки, и возрождение проповеди.

Ritualising states of self-control are a notable feature of religious expression among the people, who for this reason have become famous for their graceful and decorous behaviour.

Ритуализация самоконтроля является отличительной чертой религиозного выражения на Бали среди тех людей, которые по этой причине стали известны своим приличным поведением.

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