This week we continue our vocabulary-building series, “The Closing Word.” Each week we provide a new word to help build your vocabulary and show you an example of how to use it.
This week’s closing word:
Pronounced: (duh-ree-GUHR)
Adjective:
required by etiquette or usage or fashion
Synonyms: obligatory
From Vocabulary.com: ”The literal meaning of this French loan word is “in strictness,” and it has to do with strictly following etiquette and manners.”
Example:
“A closing gift for your clients is not necessarily de rigueur, but the gesture is much appreciated. The right gift can make a lasting impression.”
