Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Usage example: heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished couple strode through the hotel lobby
Decorous and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Decorous" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Decorous
Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Distinguished and decorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Decorous".
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