decens

An Elementary Latin Dictionary

decēns entis, adj.with comp.

P. of decet, seemly, becoming, decent, proper, fit : amictus, O.: motus, H.: quid verum atque decens, H.: (habitus) decentior quam sublimior, Ta.— Symmetrical, well-formed, beautiful, noble : mālae, H.: Venus, H.: quā nulla decentior, O.