Synonyms of propriety
46 similar words
Another word for propriety is integrity. Other synonyms of propriety are peculiarity, specialty, individuality, particularity and singularity.
Synonyms and similar words for propriety
nounThe particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
- peculiarity
- specialty
- individuality
- particularityThe condition of being particular rather than general or universal; specificity.
- singularity
- specificity
- specificnessSpecificity, the state of being specific.
nounA characteristic; an attribute.
- trait
- quality
- raceCharacteristic quality or disposition.
- attribute
- characteristic
- designation
- vein
- distinctivenessSomething which distinguishes something from anything else.
- featureThe cast or structure of anything, or of any part of a thing, as of a landscape, a picture, a treaty, or an essay; any...
- hallmark
- owndomProperty.
- parameterA characteristic or feature that distinguishes something from others.
- propertyPropriety; correctness.
- touchA distinguishing feature or characteristic.
- whatness
nounMore generally, something owned by someone; a possession.
- belongings
- aught
- possessionSomething that is owned.
nounThe fact of possessing something; ownership.
- proprietorshipThe state of being a proprietor; ownership.
- ownership
nounCorrectness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
- decencyThe quality of being decent; propriety.
- integritySteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
- rectitudeConformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.
- angelicalityThe state or condition of being angelical.
- angelicalnessThe state or quality of being angelical.
- angelicity
- angelicnessThe state or quality of being angelic.
- godlinessThe condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion...
- honorThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception...
- probityIntegrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
- righteousnessHoliness; conformity of life to the divine law.
- rightfulnessThe state or quality of being rightful.
- saintlikenessThe state of being saintlike.
- saintlinessThe property of being saintly.
- seemlihoodThe state, condition, or quality of being seemly; seemliness.
- seemlinessThe property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
- uprightnessThe state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
- virtuousnessThe state of being virtuous.
- honesty obsoleteHonor; decency, propriety.
Meaning of propriety
- noun The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
- noun A characteristic; an attribute.
- noun A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.
propriety in other languages
Questions about synonyms of propriety
- What is another word for propriety?
- Propriety has 46 synonyms on Word.ws, such as integrity, peculiarity, specialty, individuality, particularity, singularity, specificity and specificness.
- What does propriety mean?
- Propriety means the particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
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