Online Etiquette Words

noun the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting

• It is important to maintain propriety in professional settings.
• She always follows the rules of propriety when hosting parties.
• Dude, that was totally out of propriety.
• The artist's work pushed the boundaries of propriety in the art world.

adjective discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way

• It is considered rude to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
• Don't be so rude to your sister, she just wants to play with you.
• Why are you being so rude to me all of a sudden?
• The storm was so rude, knocking down trees and causing chaos.

noun a curse or swear word used to insult or offend someone

verb to use foul language or insults towards someone in a heated manner

• The customer was so upset that he decided to curse someone out over the phone.
• I can't believe she cursed someone out in the middle of the restaurant!
• He was so angry that he just straight up cursed someone out.
• Sometimes it's better to walk away than to curse someone out in a fit of anger.