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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Blending Islamic and secular visions for the new nation, the five pillars are a belief in God, civilized humanity, national unity, democracy, and social justice for all.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Far removed from and entirely without protection of the courts of civilized life, these fortune-seekers made laws to meet their varying emergencies.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Under the Leo moon, give yourself a much-deserved gift to celebrate an accomplishment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The review is an accomplishment for the Trump administration; this type of report is long overdue.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Housed in a 300-year-old colonial mansion, Amparo feels more like the private residence of a cultured friend than a hotel.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Gregg’s dance school, at the Bachelors’ Club in rural Tarbolton, was a steppingstone on Burns’s path to becoming cultured and, Innes said, most likely a place to meet women.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of 5,000-year-old remains apparently belonging to a high-society woman from an ancient Peruvian civilization.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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These intrepid workers are cut off from civilization.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 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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From Titanic heritage to political murals, Belfast cruise port offers visitors a powerful mix of history, culture, and renewal.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Certainly, Tyla sporting the style has played a part in the prominence of boho braids in mainstream culture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Available in two sizes, 39.5mm and 41mm, the watch introduces a number of refinements that focus on proportion, wearability, and technical improvements, while staying true to the DNA of the Superman line.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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However, nearly a decade of analytical refinements allowed the researchers to reconcile the different data sources and reveal Vesta's internal structure.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The group focuses on education, research, and advocacy related to skin care.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
8 May 2025
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“Couth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couth. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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