social niceties

A form of social nicety — A social behavior that is engaged in for the purpose of being polite; an act that reflects refinement, decorum, and courtesy.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of social nicety
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“social niceties.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/social%20niceties. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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