propriety — the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpraɪəti/
Example Sentences
- The teacher reminded students about the propriety of not eating pizza during Shakespeare class.
- She doubted the propriety of wearing pajamas to her job interview.
- The diplomat was known for his strict adherence to propriety in all international meetings.
propriety
NOUN[/prəˈpraɪəti/]
the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals
At the royal dinner, she followed every rule of propriety with quiet grace.
Maintaining propriety in society, despite the anxiety
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proprietas' meaning 'ownership' or 'the quality of being one's own', derived from 'proprius' meaning 'one's own' or 'peculiar to oneself'.
Breakdown
propri- (one's own, from Latin proprius) + -ety/-ty (state or quality, from Latin -etas) = propriety
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📝Examples
“The teacher reminded students about the propriety of not eating pizza during Shakespeare class.”
“She doubted the propriety of wearing pajamas to her job interview.”
“The diplomat was known for his strict adherence to propriety in all international meetings.”
“Victorian society placed great emphasis on propriety and proper conduct.”
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