decorously

adverb

UK/ˈdek.ə.rəs.li/
US/ˈdek.ᵊr.əs.li/

Definitions of decorously adverb

  1. in a manner that is characterized by politeness, control, and social acceptability

    • She yawned decorously after the long and tedious speech, trying to appear nonchalant.

    • He accepted the criticism decorously, and expressed his willingness to reconsider.

    • She attended the symposium, dressed in a decorous suit.