Definitions

etiquette

[et-i-kit, -ket] / ˈɛt ɪ kɪt, -ˌkɛt /

NOUN

manners, politeness

Synonyms

STRONG

amenities civility code convention courtesy customs decency decorum deportment dignity form formalities mores politesse propriety protocol rules seemliness suavities usage

WEAK

good behavior p's and q's proper behavior social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners discourtesy immorality impoliteness impropriety indecency rudeness

Example Sentences

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Plus, Coca-Cola’s civil war and the tech bros going to etiquette school.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

At times, elites used hat etiquette in reverse.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

When it comes to manners, Debrett's - a leading UK authority on etiquette - lists polite behaviours for the cinema, including to:

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s not your role as a guest and, especially, as a friend of the bride’s parents to point out that the couple fell down on their wedding etiquette.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

I wasn't all that surprised that I'd failed my most recent etiquette examination.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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Power Suffix: -ette

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