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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of etiquette

But what should have been a pretty mundane meal spiraled into a heated viral debate about in-flight food etiquette when fellow passengers started to complain about the smell. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Our pacers teach us careful path etiquette (two-by-two, tight to the right) and encourage us to be thoughtful stewards of our shared space. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

While actor Margo Stilley made her name in the notoriously explicit film 9 Songs, Myka Meier is a Pollyannaish etiquette coach. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

Typically, it’s considered poor etiquette for wedding guests to wear white/off-white or similar shades to a wedding, to make sure the attention remains on the bride. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026

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