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proprietythe 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/

Korean meaning: 예의, 적절함, 도덕적 품위

Korean pronunciation: 프러**프라**이어티

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

propriety concept
💡 Concept

A woman demonstrates perfect propriety with elegant dining manners

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propriety rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Maintaining propriety in society, despite the anxiety

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈpraɪəti/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpraɪəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootpropri
Suffix--ety/-ity

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'.

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🎵Rhyme

varietysocietyanxietysobriety
variety
society
anxiety
sobriety

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The teacher reminded students about the propriety of not eating pizza during Shakespeare class.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

decorumetiquetteappropriatenesscorrectnessdecency

Antonyms

improprietyindecencyinappropriateness

Related

mannersprotocolcivilitycourtesyrespectability