Decorous Dek uhr us

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Decorous(Dek uhr us)

• By Nick Noschese

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Definitions and Forms of Use

• Definition of Decorous (adjective)- characterized
  by dignified properly in conduct, manners,
  appearance, character, etc.
• Forms of the Word
• Decorously (adverb)
• Decorousness (noun)

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Synonyms and Antonyms of Decorous

• Synonyms
• Decent
• Well- behaved

• Antonyms
• Impolite
• Misbehaving

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Activity for the Class

• Joe, a fanatic football fan enters the Cary
  Academy Middle School dressed in his team gear.
  He has is Hines Ward football jersey on, tear
  away sweatpants and his favorite Pittsburg
  Steelers faded out ball cap, that covered his
  black and gold hair. Is Joe exhibiting a decorous
  behavior? If so thumbs up.

Oh no! That Is not Joe!!
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Activity for the Class (cont.)

• After detention, Joe reported to Cary Academy
  dressed for success. His polo shirt was tucked
  into his blue jeans, he had a belt on, and his
  hair was back to his natural color. Has Joe
  learned from his improper behavior? Is this an
  example of decorous behavior? If so, shout
  decorous on the count of three!
• 1
• 2
• 3
• DECOROUS!

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Example Sentences

• Decorous- The class exhibited decorous behavior
  when they attended the meeting with the
  principal.
• Decorously- The defendant behaved decorously
  during his pretrial hearing.
• Decorousness- The decorousness he displayed while
  under pressure was a credit to his preparation
  and upbringing.

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The End

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