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propriety

[pruh-prahy-i-tee] / prəˈpraɪ ɪ ti /
NOUN
suitableness, appropriateness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
correctness decorum legitimacy morality rectitude respectability suitability
STRONG
accordance advisability agreeableness appositeness aptness becomingness compatibility concord congruity consonance convenience correspondence expedience fitness harmony justice order pleasantness properness rightness seemliness
WEAK
ethicality meetness recommendability
Antonyms
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dishonesty
STRONG
disagreement discord incompatibility lawlessness unsuitability
WEAK
bad manners immorality impropriety inappropriateness misbehavior misconduct unsuitableness wrong
NOUN
good manners
Synonyms
STRONGEST
correctness decency decorum dignity modesty rectitude respectability
STRONG
amenities breeding civilities courtesy delicacy etiquette mores niceties politeness politesse protocol punctilio refinement seemliness
WEAK
accepted conduct good behavior good form rules of conduct social conventions social grace the done thing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impropriety indecency
STRONG
bad manners crudeness impoliteness rudeness
WEAK
immorality inappropriateness misbehavior misconduct unsuitableness wrong

Example Sentences

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For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

For the SNP, Flynn said the House of Lords Appointments Commission explained to him that the vetting process includes them providing "confidential advice to the prime minister on the propriety of a potential nominee".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Both Bondi and Trump have defended the propriety of the donation.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

But celebrities have always pushed the boundaries of fashion, stretching norms of social decency in ways that expand our notions of propriety.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

I nod, remembering the propriety in Elizabeth’s voice.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett