social nicety
social nicety · social niceties
A social behavior that is engaged in for the purpose of being politeA social behavior that is engaged in for the purpose of being polite; an act that reflects refinement, decorum, and courtesy.
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A social behavior that is engaged in for the purpose of being polite; an act that reflects refinement, decorum, and courtesy.
(uncountable)Adherence to the social norms associated with high social status.
Forms
plural: social niceties| Singular | social nicety |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable