Definition

Noun: - Socially acceptable or proper behavior; adherence to the conventions of polite society: "Good form" refers to conduct that is considered correct, appropriate, or polite according to the prevailing social standards and etiquette of a particular time or group.

Usage

"Good form" is used to describe actions, manners, or behavior that are deemed socially correct. It often implies a standard of decorum or propriety. - It is typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts when discussing etiquette. - It can be used to prescribe proper behavior or to critique behavior that lacks propriety.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To be in good form": To be behaving in a socially correct or proper manner.
  • Despite the heated debate, the candidates remained in good form.
• "A matter of good form": Something done because it is the proper or expected thing to do.
  • Paying a condolence call is a matter of good form.

Variants and Related Words

• Proper form (noun phrase): A very similar phrase meaning correct procedure or etiquette.
• Etiquette (noun): The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
• Decorum (noun): Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

Synonyms

• Propriety
• Correctness
• Decorum
• Etiquette
• Manners

Antonyms

• Bad form
• Impropriety
• Indecorum

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Bad form: Behavior that is socially unacceptable or improper.
  • It's bad form to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
• Form and substance: A phrase distinguishing between proper procedure ("form") and actual content or meaning ("substance").
  • The ceremony had all the proper form, but it lacked real substance.

Noun

1. behavior that conforms to social conventions of the time
   • it is not good form to brag about winning