Synonyms of etiquette

etiquette

noun

ˈe-ti-kət 

as in manner

personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting

the couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manner
• attitude
• demeanor
• proprieties
• mores
• politeness
• practice
• form
• rules
• posture
• habit
• mode
• decorum
• protocol
• deportment
• style
• pleasantries
• convention
• civilities
• amenities
• courtesy
• presence
• formalities
• mien
• bearing
• custom
• practise
• carriage
• pose
• poise
• pattern
• air
• polish
• mannerliness
• fashion
• trick
• way
• wont

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of etiquette

There is an etiquette for everything, which includes severing relations. —Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024

Related: Jamie Foxx Finally Revealed What His ‘Mystery Illness’ Was & Called the Recovery the ‘Worst Year of His Life’ What started as your typical night out at the upscale eatery quickly went south when some fellow diners apparently didn’t get the memo about restaurant etiquette. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024

But since there are often so many details to share, there is some pretty solid wedding invitation etiquette that both couples and guests should follow. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024

Some people may want to take into account the amount of money etiquette dictates is appropriate to spend. —Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Dec. 2024

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