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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
STRONGEST
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

"Roblox is confident in its position and the propriety of its dealings in this matter and looks forward to responding in court."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

The other side of the detective’s profile has him strolling between the starched propriety of upper-class society and the sooty underbelly, doing rich men’s dirty work.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

And once that line of propriety has been moved, there’s no nudging it back.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

“Even during time of war, we must follow the rules of propriety and civilization.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson