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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

propriety

/prəˈprɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does propriety mean?

noun

The quality of being proper or fitting; a social norm or convention. The quality of being dignified and respectable.

Example

"The propriety of the host's behavior at the dinner party was impressive."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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