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