Propriety

Pronunciation: /prəˈpraɪ.ə.ti/

Definitions of propriety

noun the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting

Example Sentences

A1 It is important to always act with propriety in public.

A2 She was praised for her propriety in handling the delicate situation.

B1 The company's code of conduct emphasizes the importance of propriety in all interactions.

B2 The politician's lack of propriety in his speech caused controversy.

C1 The queen's propriety and grace were admired by all who met her.

C2 The artist's work was characterized by a sense of propriety and elegance.

Examples of propriety in a Sentence

formal It is important to maintain propriety in professional settings.

informal She always follows the rules of propriety when hosting parties.

slang Dude, that was totally out of propriety.

figurative The artist's work pushed the boundaries of propriety in the art world.

Grammatical Forms of propriety

• past tense: proprieted
• plural: proprieties
• comparative: more proper
• superlative: most proper
• present tense: proprieties
• future tense: will propriety
• perfect tense: have proprieted
• continuous tense: is proprieting
• singular: propriety
• positive degree: proper
• infinitive: to propriety
• gerund: proprieting
• participle: proprieted

Origin and Evolution of propriety

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'propriety' originated from the Latin word 'proprietas', meaning 'special quality' or 'ownership'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'propriety' shifted from 'special quality' to 'appropriateness or conformity to social norms'.