CEFR B2

propriety

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of behaving in a socially acceptable, correct, or proper manner.

Examples

She conducted herself with great propriety throughout the difficult negotiations.
He was criticized for his lack of propriety when he spoke rudely to the elder.

Synonyms: correctness, decorum, etiquette, respectability

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

propriety (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈpraɪəti/

Definition

The state or quality of behaving in a socially acceptable, correct, or proper manner.

Examples

She conducted herself with great propriety throughout the difficult negotiations.
He was criticized for his lack of propriety when he spoke rudely to the elder.
The children were taught the importance of propriety in their interactions with adults.

Synonyms of propriety

Words with a similar meaning to propriety:

Antonyms of propriety

Words with the opposite meaning to propriety:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary