gentilesse

noun

Definition of gentilessenext
as in gentility

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  1. gentility
  2. graciousness
  3. politesse
  4. politeness
  5. civility
  6. dignity
  7. etiquette
  8. grace
Noun
  • Similarly, after the traumas of the Civil War and Reconstruction, some Southern writers emphasized aberrant behavior to undercut the aristocratic whitewash of gentility and custom.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Neil Fuentes, a founder of the New Haven Academy of Performing Arts and the artistic director of Broadway on Main, brings an uncommon gentility and hearty spirit to the character of Murray the Cop.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of gentility
Noun
  • The service Staff are relaxed and friendly, and maintain a casual environment without skimping on graciousness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a graciousness that runs through these evenings spent with their friends at dinners and happy hours before meals out, with each moment spent together as much a cause for celebration as the event itself.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of graciousness
Noun
  • As Ross immediately calls out, this mixture of a child’s game with a sense of politesse, set to a stately, period-appropriate Vivaldi concerto, absolutely does feel like a game that might have been played in an 18th-century court.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In 1948, Vogue published its 658-page Book of Etiquette, compiled by editor Millicent Fenwick, featuring how-tos, dos and don’ts, and the proper politesse for a remarkably varied set of scenarios.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of politesse
Noun
  • There’s a certain kind of gentility and politeness, and then on the flip side, dark humor and grotesquerie.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Is the nation’s vaunted politeness actually just passive-aggressiveness?
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of politeness
Noun
  • In their concession speeches, several losing GOP candidates took the time to express a measure of decency and civility about their defeat.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The group, which has the oldest average age, places a high value on civility in politics, are conservative on economic issues and more moderate on race and immigration.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of civility
Noun
  • Below, Forbes Coaches Council members share ways leaders can help employees navigate difficult life events while preserving their dignity, privacy and sense of belonging.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Board's decision reflects concerns shared by educators, families, community leaders, and the City of Seattle about the measure's impact on student privacy, safety, dignity, and equitable access to educational opportunities.
    — Matt Calkins, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Miss Manners asks because the etiquette answer to your question depends on the publication format.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • There was an etiquette that developed about how to reveal the bugs and when to give people notification.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • Old habits may die hard, but the temptation to afford the Followills a bit of grace during O My Beloved’s lower points remains strong.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • El-Sayed didn’t win himself any favors with an arrogant acceptance speech delivered without a shred of grace.
    — Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of grace
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“Gentilesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentilesse. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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