Meanings (ES + gloss)
decoroso
Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
There came a day when the round of decorous pleasures and solemn gaieties in which Mr. Jos Sedley’s family indulged, was interrupted by an event which happens in most houses.
[S]ome grumbling voice, / Which now and then will make a slight inroad / Upon decorous silence, […]
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