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

Travel + Leisure has spoken to legal experts, flight attendants and etiquette experts, about the issue. —Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025

Unfortunately, in popular, high-traffic wilderness destinations like Grand Teton National Park, many visitors are unaware of proper outdoor etiquette for disposing of human waste. —Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025

Employees will need to be prepared to go above and beyond the trail etiquette expected by Ridge to Rivers, the coalition of land management agencies that maintains the Boise area’s 200-plus miles of trails. —Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025

Coffee etiquette is equally important. —Ali Halit Diker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025

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