good form

noun
UK: /ɡʊd fɔːm/
US: /ɡʊd fɔːrm/

  1. Behavior that is considered polite and socially acceptable.

    1. It's just good form to send a thank you note after receiving a gift.
    2. In business, replying promptly to emails is considered good form these days.

  2. The correct and effective way to perform a particular action or activity.

    1. He showed good form when he swung the bat during the baseball match.
    2. Her piano teacher always stressed the importance of maintaining good form while playing.

Synonyms

etiquette decorum technique skill shape condition
good form adjective

  1. Relating to good quality or condition.

    1. The athlete is in good form and ready for the race.
    2. After a period of rest, the garden is now in good form again.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "good form" in English means: Behavior that is considered polite and socially acceptable., The correct and effective way to perform a particular action or activity..

The phonetic transcription of "good form" is /ɡʊd fɔːm/ in British English and /ɡʊd fɔːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "good form": etiquette, decorum, technique, skill, shape, condition.

Example usage of "good form": "It's just good form to send a thank you note after receiving a gift.". More examples on the page.