decorously

IPA/ˈdekərəsli/
IPA/ˈdekərəsli/

decorously — 副詞

1. in a calm and well-mannered way that fits what a social setting calls for

1.副詞C1
釋義

端莊；得體

舉止端莊合宜、有禮且沉穩

in a calm and well-mannered way that fits what a social setting calls for

例句

Heloísa walked decorously down the aisle, her hands folded in front of her.

Heloísa 端莊地走過走道，雙手交疊在身前。

adverb describing movement in a ceremonial setting

Imran spoke decorously at the dinner, never raising his voice once.

Imran 在晚宴上得體地發言，從未提高音量。

adverb with verbs of speaking in formal contexts

同義詞
  • politely

    more common and less formal; does not imply self-control or restraint

  • respectfully

    emphasises showing deference to status or position, not necessarily calm composure

  • properly

    broader term; can refer to correctness rather than social grace

反義詞
  • indecorously

    the direct opposite; behaving in a socially unacceptable way

  • rudely

    less formal; implies deliberate lack of manners rather than loss of control

  • boisterously

    emphasises noisy, unrestrained behaviour rather than impoliteness

用法筆記

Describes outward behaviour and self-presentation, not inner feelings. A person can behave decorously while feeling quite differently. Mostly used in formal writing and descriptions of ceremonial occasions.

常見錯誤

❌She decorously put up the Christmas lights.
✅She decoratively put up the Christmas lights.
💡'decorously' is about polite behaviour, not decorating things.
❌We chatted decorously over coffee.
✅We chatted politely over coffee.
💡'decorously' is too formal for casual conversation; use 'politely' instead.