Decorous and Stiff

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

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Stiff adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.

Usage example: the stiff politeness with which I was greeted suggested that they weren't truly happy to see me

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Decorous and stiff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decorous" instead an adjective "Stiff".

Nearby Words: stiffen, stiffness, stiffed, stiffly, stiffened

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