Proper and Taboo

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Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Taboo is an antonym for proper.

Nearby Words: property, properly

Taboo adjective - That may not be permitted.

Usage example: asking a guest how much money he or she makes is strictly taboo because it's a rude question to ask a stranger

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Proper is an antonym for taboo.

Nearby Words: tabooed, tabooing

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