Antonyms of adj decorous
2 senses of decorous
Sense 1
decorous (vs. indecorous) -- (characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme")
indecorous (vs. decorous), indelicate -- (lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct; "indecorous behavior")
Sense 2
becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly -- (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")
INDIRECT (VIA proper) -> improper -- (not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course")
Similarity of adj decorous
2 senses of decorous
Sense 1
decorous (vs. indecorous) -- (characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme")
=> in good taste (predicate) -- (satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards)
=> sedate, staid -- (characterized by dignity and propriety)
Also See-> proper#1
Sense 2
becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly -- (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")
=> proper (vs. improper) -- (marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners")