Decorous - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

adjective

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

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This isn't the appropriate time or place

verb

Take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

Примеры использования:

The accused had appropriated the property

Suitable for a particular person, place, or situation

adjective

(of clothing) looking good on someone.

Примеры использования:

What a becoming dress!

verb

Begin to be.

Примеры использования:

She became angry and sulked all day

adjective

Attractive or suitable for someone

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A becoming dress

adjective

Appropriate to the occasion.

Примеры использования:

A country which can run the prestigious tournament in a befitting manner

verb

Be appropriate for; suit.

Примеры использования:

As befits a quaker, he was a humane man

adjective

Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Примеры использования:

Make sure you have been given the correct information

verb

Put right (an error or fault).

Примеры использования:

The council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports

adjective

In agreement with the true facts or with a generally accepted standard

Примеры использования:

It’s your responsibility to see that your tax return is correct., do you have the correct time?, "d…

adjective

Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour.

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A decent clean-living individual

adjective

Acceptable, satisfactory, or reasonable

Примеры использования:

We get good benefits, and the pay is decent., it costs $100 to buy a decent sleeping bag., they’re …

adjective

Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.

Примеры использования:

She maintained a dignified silence

verb

Make (something) seem worthy and impressive.

Примеры использования:

The americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony

adjective

Serious and graceful in manner or style in a way that deserves respect

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A quiet, dignified person

adjective

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

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The house was not fit for human habitation

verb

Be of the right shape and size for.

Примеры использования:

Those jeans still fit me

noun

The particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits.

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The dress was a perfect fit

noun

A small part on or attached to a piece of furniture or equipment.

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The wooden fittings were made of walnut

adjective

Suitable or appropriate under the circumstances; right or proper.

Примеры использования:

A fitting reward

verb

Be of the right shape and size for.

Примеры использования:

Those jeans still fit me

adjective

Characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.

Примеры использования:

Her genteel upbringing

adjective

Polite and correct in manner, or trying to be polite and correct in order to appear to be of a high social class

Примеры использования:

When in company, they affected genteel table manners.

adjective

Shiny as a result of being rubbed.

Примеры использования:

A polished mahogany table

verb

Make the surface of (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

Примеры использования:

Behind the bar the steward polished glasses busily

adjective

Someone who is polished is polite, graceful, and stylish

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He’s suave, polished, and charming., a polished performance

adjective

Having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

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They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so

adjective

Behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people’s feelings

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She was too polite to point out my mistake., he politely asked them to leave., with unfailing polit…

adjective

Denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine.

Примеры использования:

She's never had a proper job

adverb

Satisfactorily or correctly.

Примеры использования:

My eyes were all blurry and i couldn't see proper

noun

The part of a church service that varies with the season or feast.

Примеры использования:

We go to the high mass, with plainsong propers sung by the ritual choir

adjective

With impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing.

Примеры использования:

Refined sugar

verb

Remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.

Примеры использования:

Sugar was refined by boiling it in huge iron vats

adjective

Made pure by removing unwanted material

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Regional exports include refined oil and copper., the hotel lobby reflects the refined taste of the…

adjective

Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; decorous.

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I felt it was not seemly to observe too closely

adjective

Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Примеры использования:

These toys are not suitable for children under five

adjective

Being right or correct for a particular situation or person

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The book is suitable as a text for a course in beginning chemistry., the movie may not be suitable …

adjective

Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

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They need a tactful word of advice

adjective

Careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone

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Mentioning his baldness wasn't very tactful.

adjective

Showing good aesthetic judgement or appropriate behaviour.

Примеры использования:

A tasteful lounge bar

adjective

Showing good judgment, esp. in style

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A tasteful oriental rug