noun
- plural of convenance; social conventions, proprieties, or standards of behavior expected in polite society
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts; primarily French-influenced English
Examples
- The Victorian era placed great emphasis on observing social convenances.
- She violated the convenances of her time by speaking her mind openly.
- The novel explores how characters navigate the strict convenances of aristocratic life.
- Modern society has relaxed many of the convenances that once governed formal dinners.
- He was criticized for his disregard of the convenances expected at court.