Associations to the word «Propriety»
Noun
- Opinion
- Manner
- Yi
- Tranquillity
- Restraint
- Legality
- Moral
- Taste
- Matron
- Enquiry
- Supposing
- Doubt
- Disposition
- Supposition
- Gallantry
- Judgment
- Uniformity
- Fitness
- Prejudice
- Respect
- Sancho
- Adjective
- Violation
- Personage
- Seriousness
- Indignation
- Consistency
- Formality
- Semblance
- Bound
- Fairness
- Tense
- Displeasure
- Martian
- Ornament
- Remark
- Urge
- Impress
- Simplicity
- Intercourse
- Conviction
- Tumult
- Abolition
- Ness
- Allusion
- Circumstance
- Perch
- Sake
- Excellency
Adjective
Verb
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
Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before
you let it fall.