Synonyms of de rigueur

de rigueur

adjective

də-(ˌ)rē-ˈgər 

as in polite

following the established traditions of refined society and good taste

though he was wearing a dinner jacket and a black bow tie, his jeans and tennis shoes were hardly de rigueur

Synonyms & Similar Words

• polite
• acceptable
• respectable
• nice
• proper
• satisfactory
• correct
• decent
• formal
• adequate
• elegant
• decorous
• seemly
• befitting
• gracious
• genteel
• relevant
• tolerable
• permitted
• dignified
• compatible
• dress
• apt
• priggish
• authorized
• congenial
• stuffy
• dressy
• stiff
• kosher
• harmonious
• prim
• allowed
• material

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inappropriate
• unacceptable
• improper
• incorrect
• unseemly
• unsatisfactory
• indecent
• intolerable
• informal
• indelicate
• unbecoming
• casual
• prohibited
• ungenteel
• shabby
• barred
• forbidden
• tacky
• indecorous
• awkward
• disallowed
• seedy
• proscribed
• grungy
• gauche
• banned
• outlawed
• ungraceful
• interdicted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of de rigueur

Some de rigueur pencil skirts and shearlings fashioned as heirloom furs. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026

Then again, based on how things went with the Terry Rozier trade and the flagrant foul on LaMelo Ball that went uncalled in real time in the Heat’s play-in elimination last month in Charlotte, getting stung by the Hornets has almost become de rigueur. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026

Indeed, as travelers today continue to seek out exclusive access—particularly at sporting events such as the Masters, the US Open, and Formula 1—getting up close to the athletes and gear is becoming de rigueur. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026

Its lineup leans toward such flavors as asiago cheese, everything, cheddar jalapeño and apple cinnamon, alongside plain, onion and other de rigueur staples. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026

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