decorously

Thân thiện

He applauded decorously at the end of the classical music performance.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that is proper, polite, and in good taste; characterized by or showing decorum.

Usage

The adverb "decorously" describes how an action is performed. It is used to indicate that something is done with propriety, dignity, and respect for social conventions. It often modifies verbs related to behavior, speech, or appearance.

Examples

• The guests behaved decorously throughout the formal dinner.
• She accepted the award decorously, with a modest bow and a few gracious words.
• The committee members debated the issue decorously, without raising their voices.

Advanced Usage

• "to act decorously": to behave in a proper and socially acceptable way.
  • In court, all parties are expected to act decorously.
• "to speak decorously": to speak in a polite and restrained manner.
  • The diplomat always spoke decorously, even when disagreeing.

Variants and Related Words

• Decorous (adjective): characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, or appearance.
  • The event was a decorous affair.
• Decorum (noun): behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
  • He acted with great decorum.

Synonyms

• Properly
• Dignifiedly
• Respectably
• Seemly
• Politely

Antonyms

• Indecorously
• Improperly
• Unseemly
• Rudely

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a proper and decorous manner
   • he pretended to be pleased and applauded decorously