Synonyms for decorously

Most common

properly · rightly · modestly · decently · chastely · becomingly

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Adverb

Antonyms

indecorously, immorally, unchastely

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Definitions

1. adv. 1

   In a decorous manner.

Example sentences

• properly Not everyone is properly rewarded for his efforts.
• rightly Things done rightly, good deeds will never perish.
• modestly She listened to him with her eyes modestly cast down.
• decently Behave decently, as if you're a well-cultured man.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

rightly²

8 letters

properly³, modestly³, decently³, chastely

10 letters

becomingly

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rightly² = 2 syllables).