properness vs decorousness
decorousness vs propernessproperness and decorousness both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| properness | Yes | No | No | No |
| decorousness | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
decorousness is a hyponym of
properness; that is, decorousness is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
properness:
- properness: correct or appropriate behavior
- decorousness: propriety in manners and conduct
Other hyponyms of properness include
decorum, appropriateness, rightness, correctness, good form, priggishness, primness, modesty, reserve, grace, seemliness, decency.
| properness (noun) | decorousness (noun) |
|---|---|
| correct or appropriate behavior | propriety in manners and conduct |
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