propriety
Advanced/prəˈpraɪəti/
- noun
- The quality or state of being proper, decent
propriety in a sentence
- “Erma's old-fashioned parents believed that her mini-skirt lacked the propriety expected of a "nice" girl.”
- “She conducted herself with propriety.”
- “They debated the propriety of the punishment that he was given.”
- “When attending a wedding, there are certain proprieties that must be observed.”
What does “propriety” mean?
propriety (noun) means the quality or state of being proper, decent. It is pronounced /prəˈpraɪəti/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "propriety" mean?
- propriety (noun) means: The quality or state of being proper, decent
- How do you pronounce "propriety"?
- "propriety" is pronounced /prəˈpraɪəti/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "propriety" in a sentence?
- Here is "propriety" used in a sentence: Erma's old-fashioned parents believed that her mini-skirt lacked the propriety expected of a "nice" girl.
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