PROPRIETY Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word propriety. (close relations)
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| appropriateness | nounn | |||||
noun • appropriate conduct; doing the right thing • the quality of being specially suitable | ||||||
| correctness | nounn | |||||
noun • conformity to fact or truth • the quality of conformity to social expectations | ||||||
| decency | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality • the quality of being polite and respectable | ||||||
| decorousness | nounn | |||||
noun • propriety in manners and conduct | ||||||
| decorum | nounn | |||||
noun • propriety in manners and conduct | ||||||
| etiquette | nounn | |||||
noun • rules governing socially acceptable behavior | ||||||
| fitness | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the quality of being suitable • good physical condition; being in shape or in condition • the quality of being qualified | ||||||
| politeness | nounn | |||||
noun • a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage • the act of showing regard for others | ||||||
| rightness | nounn | |||||
noun • according with conscience or morality • appropriate conduct; doing the right thing • conformity to fact or truth • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety | ||||||
| suitability | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose | ||||||
| tact | nounn | |||||
noun • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense | ||||||
| correctitude | nounn | |||||
noun • correct or appropriate behavior | ||||||
| properness | nounn | |||||
noun • correct or appropriate behavior | ||||||
