Decorous and Off

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

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Off is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

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

Usage example: a telltale smirk suggested that there was something off about his parting shot

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Decorous is an antonym for off.

Nearby Word: offing

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Off and Decorous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/off

Decorous & Off. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/off>.

Off or Decorous. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/off.

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