Associations to the word «Propriety»
Noun
- Decency
- Elegance
- Delicacy
- Confucius
- Modesty
- Righteousness
- Etiquette
- Politeness
- Jen
- Benevolence
- Disregard
- Approbation
- Observance
- Prudence
- Ren
- Morality
- Deference
- Necessity
- Regularity
- Demeanor
- Rite
- Conduct
- Purity
- Scruple
- Breach
- Sense
- Dignity
- Dictate
- Li
- Virtue
- Confucianism
- Impediment
- Refinement
- Discretion
- Solemnity
- Consideration
- Sentiment
- Censure
- Notion
- Connexion
- Misgiving
- Honesty
- Outrage
- Continuance
- Piety
- Extravagance
- Wisdom
- Moderation
- Eloquence
- Quixote
- Regard
- Senor
- Reverence
- Humility
- Seizing
- Embodiment
- Courtesy
- Appropriation
- Behaviour
- Lordship
- Falsehood
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PROPRIETY, noun. (obsolete) The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality. [14th-19th c.]
PROPRIETY, noun. (obsolete) A characteristic; an attribute. [14th-19th c.]
PROPRIETY, noun. (now rare) A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property. [from 15th c.]
PROPRIETY, noun. (obsolete) More generally, something owned by someone; a possession. [15th-18th c.]
PROPRIETY, noun. The fact of possessing something; ownership. [from 15th c.]
PROPRIETY, noun. (now rare) Correct language or pronunciation. [from 16th c.]
PROPRIETY, noun. Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 17th c.]
PROPRIETY, noun. Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
Dictionary definition
PROPRIETY, noun. Correct or appropriate behavior.
Wise words
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