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GENTEELISM Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word genteelism. (exact relations)
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civil
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

• of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

• of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

• (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life

adjective satellite

• applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

• of or in a condition of social order

courteous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners

adjective satellite

• exhibiting courtesy and politeness

cultured
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

decorous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

adjective satellite

• according with custom or propriety

dignified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

adjective satellite

• having or showing self-esteem

elegant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

adjective satellite

• suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

• displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution

graceful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

adjective satellite

• suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

mannered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having unnatural mannerisms

polished
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• perfected or made shiny and smooth

adjective satellite

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed

• (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

polite
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

adjective satellite

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

refined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

• freed from impurities by processing

adjective satellite

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• precise to a fine degree

• suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

sophisticated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire

adjective satellite

• ahead in development; complex or intricate

• intellectually appealing

urbane
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

well-behaved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct

well-bred
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of good upbringing

well-mannered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of good upbringing

• socially correct in behavior

euphemism
nounn
noun

• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

Alternatives for CIVIL

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