Decorous and Fitting

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Decorous

Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Fitting is a synonym for decorous in appropriate topic. In some cases you can use "Fitting" instead an adjective "Decorous", when it comes to topics like proper, tactful.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Fitting

Fitting adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.

Usage example: it is only fitting that you should be the one to take her back to the airport since she flew out to see you

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Decorous is a synonym for fitting in appropriate topic. You can use "Decorous" instead an adjective "Fitting".

Nearby Words: fit, fitted, fittingly, fitter

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