etiquette

etiquette

noun

Definition of ETIQUETTE

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 etiquette, form, mores, proprieties

Related Words amenities, civilities, pleasantries; bearing, demeanor, deportment, mien; courtesy, decorum, mannerliness, politeness; formalities, protocol, rules; air, attitude, carriage, poise, polish, pose, posture, presence; custom, habit, pattern, practice (also practise), trick, way, wont; convention, fashion, mode, style