Etymology of the Latin word decorus
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-Derivations in Latin
decorosus,
decorum,
decorareDerivations in other languages
English
decorous, Italian
decoro, Spanish
decoro
