Decorous and Gamy

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

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Gamy is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Gamy adjective - Hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent.

Usage example: a singles bar where the conversations and come-on lines tend to be gamy

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Decorous is an antonym for gamy.

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