as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
he's remarkably couth for someone who grew up in a small town with limited cultural opportunities
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as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
their future son-in-law's lack of couth was of some concern to this patrician couple
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Recent Examples of couth
Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
Noun
And a cluster of unquestionably lovely businesses have been bolstering the towns’ dreamy ideal since the ‘70s—couth spots like The White Barn Inn, and Ocean at The Cape Arundel Inn, both perfect for Muffy and Chip to get G&Ts between croquet and a dependably exquisite prix fixe.
—Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couth
Adjective
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In Families Like Ours, the slowly rising North Sea forces Denmark to follow Holland’s example and—in an orderly and civilized manner—evacuate the entire country.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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In civilized countries, law enforcement officers wear nametags and numbered badges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2025
Noun
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More precisely, the guest list was a delicate trigonometric reflection of the couple’s affections with a very strong quotient of the regard in which the business accomplishments of the groom are held.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The accomplishment follows a recent winning streak for the 28-year-old company, which has spent the last decade expanding outside its home bases in Louisiana and Texas.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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New money families fought for their place at the table with old money institutions by throwing undeniably elegant balls (with the proper soup) and funding irresistibly cultured opera houses (with the proper spectators).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
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Goldwyn continued to crave the skills of savvy, street-smart writers like Hellman, the kind of intellect who might elevate an industry many cultured people still looked down their nose at.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
Noun
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But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters' grit and resolve.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
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However, several civilizations thrived in South America before the Inca left their mark.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Atlanta With its rapidly growing finance, tech, and corporate sectors, Atlanta is a southern financial hub, offering substantial salaries, a lively urban culture, and affordable living costs.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The British culture minister condemned punk-rap duo Bob Vylan during a June 30 statement to Parliament that noted that statements made during a June 28 performance at the Glastonbury festival were under criminal investigation.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Although the tools were small, the authors state that this is not synonymous with a lack of refinement.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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This one, sold by Lulu and Georgia, has a vintage air that will make your room reek of refinement.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Due to the poor quality of public education, thousands of private schools have sprung up.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Experts have pointed to a range of factors behind the demographic decline, from gender discrimination in the workplace to the high cost of education.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Couth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couth. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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