Decorous and Priggish

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

Usage example: we were asked to be on our most decorous behavior at the formal event

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Priggish and decorous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Priggish" instead an adjective "Decorous".

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Priggish adjective - Exaggeratedly proper.

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Decorous and priggish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decorous" instead an adjective "Priggish".

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