单词 | proprieties |
释义 | proprietynoun pro·pri·e·ty prə-ˈprī-ə-tē plural proprieties 1 : the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness 2 a : conformity to what is socially acceptable in conduct or speech b proprieties plural : the customs and manners of polite society c : fear of offending against conventional rules of behavior especially between the sexes 3 obsolete : true nature 4 obsolete : a special characteristic : peculiarity proprieties nounas in etiquette personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting an etiquette columnist who insists that traditional proprieties are necessary in order to maintain a civil society Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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