propriety | | |
n. (attribute) | 1. correctitude, properness, propriety | correct or appropriate behavior. |
| ~ demeanor, demeanour, deportment, behaviour, conduct, behavior | (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people. |
| ~ decorousness, decorum | propriety in manners and conduct. |
| ~ appropriateness, rightness | appropriate conduct; doing the right thing. |
| ~ correctness | the quality of conformity to social expectations. |
| ~ good form | behavior that conforms to social conventions of the time.; "it is not good form to brag about winning" |
| ~ priggishness, primness | exaggerated and arrogant properness. |
| ~ reserve, modesty | formality and propriety of manner. |
| ~ seemliness, grace | a sense of propriety and consideration for others.; "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace" |
| ~ decency | the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality. |
tact | | |
n. (attribute) | 1. tact, tactfulness | consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense. |
| ~ considerateness, thoughtfulness, consideration | kind and considerate regard for others.; "he showed no consideration for her feelings" |
| ~ finesse, diplomacy, discreetness, delicacy | subtly skillful handling of a situation. |
| ~ savoir-faire, address | social skill. |
tactfulness | | |
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