(third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized) 1  To bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function. ( 2 intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways.
What is Etiquette. âManners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. Etiquette Definition. Etiquette is a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
1 In an extended sense, a martinet is any person who believes strict adherence to rules and etiquette is paramount. 2  Martinets often use etiquette and other rules as an excuse to trump ethics, to the point that etiquette loses its ethical ground. In an extended sense, a martinet is any person who believes strict adherence to rules and etiquette is paramount. 2  Martinets often use etiquette and other rules as an excuse to trump ethics, to the point that etiquette loses its ethical ground.