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propriety vs demeanour

demeanour vs propriety

propriety and demeanour both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
propriety Yes No No No
demeanour Yes No No No
As nouns, demeanour is a hypernym of propriety; that is, demeanour is a word with a broader meaning than propriety:
  • propriety: correct or appropriate behavior
  • demeanour: (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
Other hypernyms of propriety include behavior, behaviour, conduct, demeanor, deportment.
propriety (noun) demeanour (noun)
correct or appropriate behavior (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
Difference between propriety and demeanour

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