PROPRIETY Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word propriety. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PROPRIETY
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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 |