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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries점잖은
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeomjan-eun
"그의 행동은 점잖은 모습이었다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In keeping with good taste; polite and restrained.
"The decorous behavior of the guests impressed the host." - 2
Characterized by propriety and dignity.
"Her decorous attire was appropriate for the formal event."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'decorous' originates from the Latin 'decorus', meaning 'graceful' or 'proper', which is derived from 'decus', meaning 'glory' or 'beauty'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, evolving to describe behavior that is socially acceptable and proper.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Decorous" is said worldwide
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décoré
Transliteration: de-kor-ay
"Son comportement était décoré lors de la cérémonie."
anständig
Transliteration: an-shtend-ig
"Ihr anständiges Verhalten wurde gelobt."
decoroso
Transliteration: deh-koh-roh-so
"Il suo comportamento era decoroso durante l'evento."
decoroso
Transliteration: deh-koh-roh-so
"Su comportamiento fue decoroso en la reunión."
decoroso
Transliteration: deh-koh-roh-so
"O seu comportamento foi decoroso durante a cerimônia."
शिष्ट
Transliteration: shisht
"उसका व्यवहार समारोह में शिष्ट था।"
得体的
Transliteration: détǐ de
"她在聚会上的表现得体的。"
점잖은
Transliteration: jeomjan-eun
"그의 행동은 점잖은 모습이었다."
礼儀正しい
Transliteration: reigi tadashii
"彼女の行動は礼儀正しかった。"
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