noun
- Well-mannered behavior toward others: civility, courteousness, courtesy, gentility, mannerliness, politeness, politesse. See courtesy/discourtesy.
genteelness
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IN BRIEF: Politeness.
The lack of genteelness at the senator's reception was surprising.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
Synonyms: breeding, gentility
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