decorous
proper, tasteful, or well-behaved
Roots
- -ous / -ious: full of or marked by a quality
- decor: fitting, proper, graceful, or ornamental
Other words with the decor root
- decorate: to ornament or make more attractive
- decoration: ornament or act of decorating
- decorum: proper behavior or good taste
- indecorous: improper or lacking good taste
Decorous behavior fits the room and the moment.
Her decorous reply hid her irritation.