Hyphenation of decorous

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word decorous? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

deco-rous

Definitions of decorous:

1.	Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct The tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme
2.	According with custom or propriety Her becoming modesty Comely behavior It is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money A decent burial Seemly behavior

Synonyms of decorous:

adj	decorous, in good taste, sedate, staid, proper
adj	becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, seemly, proper

Last hyphenations of this language

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