PROPRIETY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROPRIETY?

Need another word that means the same as “propriety”? Find 46 synonyms and 30 related words for “propriety” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Propriety” are: correctitude, properness, decorum, respectability, decency, correctness, appropriateness, good manners, courtesy, politeness, rectitude, civility, modesty, demureness, etiquette, social conventions, social grace, social graces, social niceties, protocol, standards, civilities, ceremony, formalities, rules of conduct, conventionalities, good form, the thing to do, punctilio, attention to detail, conformity, scrupulousness, meticulousness, conscientiousness, punctiliousness, exactitude, precision, strictness, nicety, rightness, fitness, suitability, suitableness, appropriacy, aptness, morality

Propriety as a Noun

Definitions of "Propriety" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “propriety” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The details or rules of behaviour conventionally considered to be correct.
• Correct or appropriate behavior.
• Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.
• The condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.

Synonyms of "Propriety" as a noun (46 Words)

appropriacy	The extent to which something is suitable or proper in the circumstances. The appropriacy of the methodology employed.
appropriateness	The quality of being specially suitable. Activities are selected for their appropriateness to the day s weather.
aptness	A disposition to behave in a certain way. The aptness of the punishment.
attention to detail	The process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others.
ceremony	Any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way. The winners were presented with their prizes at a special ceremony.
civilities	The act of showing regard for others.
civility	Polite remarks used in formal conversation. I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect.
conformity	Correspondence in form or appearance. A word of praise or an encouraging smile provide rewards for conformity to social norms.
conscientiousness	The quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience. His conscientiousness is second to none and he regularly makes follow up calls to ensure everything is going well.
conventionalities	Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional.
correctitude	Correctness, especially conscious correctness in one’s behaviour. Athens not to be outdone in correctitude under cold war conditions did not intervene until the Spartans had gone home.
correctness	The quality of being right in an opinion or judgement. The character was played with stuffy correctness.
courtesy	A courteous or respectful or considerate remark. He treated the players with courtesy and good humour.
decency	Behaviour or appearance that avoids impropriety or immodesty. She had the decency to come and confess.
decorum	Propriety in manners and conduct. He had acted with the utmost decorum.
demureness	The affectation of being demure in a provocative way.
etiquette	The customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group. Etiquette books.
exactitude	The quality of being exact. He writes with exactitude and precision.
fitness	Fitness to traverse the seas. The medical board assessed his fitness for active service.
formalities	A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies.
good form	That which is pleasing or valuable or useful.
good manners	Moral excellence or admirableness.
meticulousness	Strict attention to minute details.
modesty	Behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. The modesty of his political aspirations.
morality	Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong. The issue of the morality of the possession of nuclear weapons.
nicety	A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude. She prided herself on her nicety of pronunciation.
politeness	Behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. The daily politenesses of pleases and thank yous.
precision	Refinement in a measurement, calculation, or specification, especially as represented by the number of digits given. A precision instrument.
properness	Correct or appropriate behavior.
protocol	A formal or official record of scientific experimental observations. A protocol to the treaty allowed for this Danish referendum.
punctilio	A fine or petty point of conduct or procedure. A stickler for punctilio.
punctiliousness	Strict attention to minute details.
rectitude	Righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest. Mattie is a model of rectitude.
respectability	The quality of being socially acceptable. Scientific respectability.
rightness	The quality or state of being true or correct as a fact. They are convinced of the rightness of their theories.
rules of conduct	A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
scrupulousness	Conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence.
social conventions	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
social grace	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
social graces	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
social niceties	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.
standards	A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated. They live by the standards of their community.
strictness	Uncompromising resolution. The strictness of his upbringing.
suitability	The quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose. The suitability of residential accommodation varied widely.
suitableness	The quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose.
the thing to do	An entity that is not named specifically.

Usage Examples of "Propriety" as a noun

• He always behaved with the utmost propriety.
• They questioned the propriety of certain investments made by the council.
• She's a great one for the proprieties.

Associations of "Propriety" (30 Words)

acknowledgement	A letter confirming receipt of something. He touched his hat in acknowledgement.
alignment	An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty. The uncertain nature of political alignments.
applicable	Capable of being applied; having relevance. Gave applicable examples to support her argument.
apposite	Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence. The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images.
appropriate	Take possession of by force, as after an invasion. The accused had appropriated the property.
apt	(usually followed by `to’) naturally disposed toward. An apt reply.
decorous	In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. Charlotte gave David a decorous kiss.
decorum	Particular requirements of good taste and propriety. He had no idea of funeral decorum.
desirability	The quality of being desirable. We agree on the desirability of a negotiated settlement.
etiquette	The customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group. Court etiquette was now familiar to Joan.
fit	Be the right size or shape fit correctly or as desired. Fit to drop.
fitting	The action of fitting something. Loose fitting trousers.
germane	Relevant and appropriate. That is not germane to our theme.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. These simplistic approaches have been the subject of just criticism.
justification	The action of declaring or making righteous in the sight of God. He considered misrule a justification for revolution.
lawful	Of a child born within a lawful marriage. It is an offence to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority.
legality	Lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute. Documentation testifying to the legality of the arms sale.
legitimate	Make an illegitimate child legitimate declare the legitimacy of someone. The last legitimate Anglo Saxon king.
licit	Sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality. Usage patterns differ between licit and illicit drugs.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite. A list of articles pertinent to the discussion.
proper	Limited to the thing specified. She s never had a proper job.
rational	Capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers. Rational behavior.
relevance	The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate. This film has contemporary relevance.
relevant	Appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest. The candidate s experience is relevant to the job.
right	A right turn. The right time to act.
seemly	Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; decorous. I felt it was not seemly to observe too closely.
suit	A lawsuit. They took care to suit their answers to the questions put to them.
suitable	Meant or adapted for an occasion or use. A tractor suitable or fit for heavy duty.
validation	Recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile. The technique requires validation in controlled trials.