the proprieties
71Grundyism — noun excessive or affected modesty • Syn: ↑primness, ↑prudishness, ↑prudery • Derivationally related forms: ↑prudish (for: ↑prudishness), ↑prim ( …
72propriety — n. (pl. ies) 1 fitness; rightness (doubt the propriety of refusing him). 2 correctness of behaviour or morals (highest standards of propriety). 3 (in pl.) the details or rules of correct conduct (must observe the proprieties). Etymology: ME, =… …
73propriety — n 1. properness, correctitude, correctness, conformity; decorum, decency, suitability, suitableness, appropriateness, seemliness, becom ingness, fitness, congruity. 2. etiquette, protocol, punctilio, good form, the thing to do; politeness, good… …
74propriety — UK [prəˈpraɪətɪ] / US noun [singular/uncountable] formal behaviour that follows accepted social or moral standards She doubted the propriety of letting him buy her presents. • the proprieties …
75decency — [dē′sən sē] n. pl. decencies [L decentia < decens: see DECENT] 1. the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc. 2. [pl.] socially proper actions; the proprieties 3. [pl.]… …
76modest — adjective Etymology: Latin modestus moderate; akin to Latin modus measure Date: 1565 1. a. placing a moderate estimate on one s abilities or worth b. neither bold nor self assertive ; tending toward diffidence 2. arising from or characteristic of …
77bienséance — n. proper, correct or fitting thing; pl. the proprieties …
78convenances — n.pl. the proprieties; conventions …
79proprietates verborum servands sunt — /praprayateytiyz varboram sarvaendiy sant/ The proprieties of words [proper meanings of words] are to be preserved or adhered to …
80brazenness — noun behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑shamelessness • Derivationally related forms: ↑brazen, ↑shameless (for: ↑shamelessness) …
