Difference between Decent and Decorous

What is the difference between Decent and Decorous?

Decent as an adjective is appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. while Decorous as an adjective is marked by proper behavior.

Decent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness. Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen. Fair; good enough; okay. Significant; substantial.

Example sentence: We live in a world of communication - everyone gets information about everyone else. There is universal comparison and you don't just compare yourself with the people next door, you compare yourself to people all over the world and with what is being presented as the decent, proper and dignified life. It's the crime of humiliation.

Decorous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Marked by proper behavior.

We hope you now know whether to use Decent or Decorous in your sentence.

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