Antonyms for propriety

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pruh-prahy-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : prəˈpraɪ ɪ ti

Definition of propriety

Origin : mid-15c., "proper character, disposition," from Old French proprieté "individuality, peculiarity; property" (12c.), from Latin proprietatem (nominative proprietas) "appropriateness," also "ownership" (see property). Meaning "fitness, appropriateness" is attested from 1610s; sense of "conformity to good manners" is from 1782.

noun suitableness, appropriateness
noun good manners

Example sentences :

But we are disposed to vindicate the propriety of the step he took.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

The face of the country cannot with propriety be called hilly.
Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont

But the reception they got departed from tradition and propriety.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Only this very morning I read her a sermon upon 'Propriety, and the fitness of things.'
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

This was dropped with propriety in conversation with Mr. Montenero.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

But if hostilities are happily averted, with what propriety can it be said that Nihil fit?
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870 » by Various

As there can be no hope of reaching the boats, it is vain to discuss the propriety of the step.
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

Mr. Beckendorff is the best judge, sir, of the propriety of his own regulations.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Is there anything that, with propriety, can be called caloric?
Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: » by Various

Then she enlarged with a flood of words on the propriety and advantages of such an union.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for propriety

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