myEtymology.com: Latin etymology of decoratus

Etymology of the Latin word decoratus

the Latin word decoratus

derived from the Latin word decorare (adorn, grace, embellish)

derived from the Latin word decus (glory, splendor; honor)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek-

derived from the Latin word decorus (beautiful, good looking, handsome; honorable, noble; glorious)

derived from the Latin word decor (beautiful; pleasing to the senses; beauty, good looks, decent appearance)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek-

derived from the Late Latin word decere (it is fitting, right, seemly)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek-