proprieties

[US]/[ˈprɒprɪətiːz]/
[UK]/[ˈprɑːprɪətiːz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The principles or rules of good behavior or conduct.; The qualities or characteristics of a thing.

Phrases & Collocations

observing proprieties

violated proprieties

social proprieties

formal proprieties

abandoning proprieties

maintaining proprieties

questionable proprieties

traditional proprieties

upholding proprieties

observing propriety

Example Sentences

she always upheld the proprieties of high society.

he disregarded all proprieties in his behavior.

the proprieties of the situation demanded a formal response.

it's important to observe social proprieties.

a strict upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of proprieties.

the company emphasized the proprieties of client interactions.

he bent the proprieties to achieve his goals.

the proprieties of mourning dictated a period of silence.

she adhered to the proprieties of victorian england.

the proprieties surrounding royal engagements are complex.

he questioned the relevance of outdated proprieties.

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