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单词 mores
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mores

plural noun

mo·​res ˈmȯr-ˌāz How to pronounce mores (audio)
 also  -(ˌ)ēz
1
: the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
have tended to withdraw and develop a self-sufficient society of their own, with distinct and rigid mores James Stirling
2
: moral attitudes
the evershifting mores of the moment Havelock Ellis
3
: habits, manners
organized dancing developed a whole set of mores and practices of its own R. L. Taylor

Synonyms

  • etiquette
  • form
  • manner
  • proprieties
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But because socially conservative British social mores were brought to bear on Charles and Camilla's relationship, her becoming Queen Consort was for years the source of significant speculation. Katherine Krueger, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2022 The film, in theaters now, is a charming and thoughtful take on love, class, and social mores. Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 8 July 2022 Through his years with the festival, Walder has noticed a certain curatorial evolution as well, tied as much to shifting social mores as to a young public that renews itself with every passing year. Ben Croll, Variety, 23 June 2022 But such changes happen as social mores change and via persuasion of undecided lawmakers and voters rather than shrill fundraising letters. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 8 May 2022 Amartya’s father, Ashutosh, taught chemistry at Dhaka University, and his mother, Amita, defied conservative social mores as a dancer in dramas staged by the poet Rabindranath Tagore, a close family friend. Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022 On the one hand, social mores have changed in such a way that racists must be even more subtle. Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Jan. 2022 Laws and social mores kept O.C. schools officially segregated through the 1950s. Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2022 The title track starts the album with bubbling pop-funk, reflecting the dating landscape at a time of changing mores – from the point of view of an independent woman. Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin, plural of mor-, mos custom

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

mores

plural noun

as in etiquette
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting the mores of academic life as opposed to those of the business world

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • etiquette
  • manner
  • proprieties
  • attitude
  • demeanor
  • rules
  • practice
  • form
  • civilities
  • politeness
  • decorum
  • habit
  • posture
  • mode
  • style
  • pleasantries
  • amenities
  • deportment
  • protocol
  • convention
  • mien
  • formalities
  • custom
  • bearing
  • pattern
  • poise
  • presence
  • polish
  • courtesy
  • air
  • wont
  • fashion
  • carriage
  • pose
  • mannerliness
  • trick
  • way
  • practise
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