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
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.