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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of etiquette

Electronics aside, yelling, heckling and the use of profanity are also direct violations of gallery etiquette and could result in removal from the event. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025

Actors had to wear about 50 pounds of tactical gear during shoots, carry each other for two miles on stretchers and master radio etiquette, weapons handling, and military terminology. —Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025

Today’s etiquette does require hosts to ask in advance whether their guests have eating restrictions. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025

Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more. —Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025

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