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

The etiquette of posting on social media can be tricky to navigate—especially for new parents. — Parents, 25 July 2026

Asked whether his first dates — sorry, podcast editions — should ideally end with a kiss of sorts gets Glassman to his stand-up act, where talk of dating etiquette and rules fill his comedic quiver. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

For anyone needing to freshen up on proper show etiquette, here’s a guide on how to attend a concert and not ruin it for others. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

That covers a Tokyo cleanup campaign, a program that teaches proper trash etiquette, and neighborhood beautification work done with local communities. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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