Professional Etiquette Vocabulary

adjective suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, or occasion

• It is important to wear appropriate attire to a job interview.
• Make sure you wear the appropriate clothes for the party.
• Dude, you gotta wear the right kicks, they're so appropriate for this event.
• Her response was appropriate given the circumstances.

adjective having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect

• The dignified gentleman carried himself with grace and poise.
• She always looks so dignified in her professional attire.
• That outfit is totally dignified, you look great!
• The old oak tree stood tall and dignified in the middle of the field.

verb to behave in a servile or obsequious manner

adjective showing excessive humility or submissiveness

• The servant was groveling at the feet of the king, begging for forgiveness.
• Stop groveling and stand up for yourself.
• I can't believe he's groveling for her attention like that.
• She felt like she was groveling for scraps of affection in their relationship.