gentilesse

noun

Definition of gentilessenext
as in gentility

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentilesse
  1. gentility
  2. graciousness
  3. politesse
  4. politeness
  5. civility
  6. dignity
  7. etiquette
  8. grace
Noun
  • Before the yuppie era, a certain staid gentility prevailed.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • But his natural gentility is tough to dress down.
    — Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of gentility
Noun
  • The former daytime host then reflected on the graciousness of the Oprah studio audience during a mishap while filming Houston's final interview on the talk show in September 2009.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Her graciousness in asking for the women in the room to stand up, and then hailing them, was another class act.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of graciousness
Noun
  • 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
  • The panel’s mid-century politesse is soothing, and the celebrity guests (Alfred Hitchcock!
    — Dan Zak, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Definition of politesse
Noun
  • Southworth started focusing more specifically on civility, decency, and politeness after COVID, when many employees were fleeing the hospitality industry—all while the membership at their clubs was doubling.
    — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • The board member who survives every conversation about them has been preserved not by respect but by politeness.
    — Audrey Russo, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of politeness
Noun
  • Southworth started focusing more specifically on civility, decency, and politeness after COVID, when many employees were fleeing the hospitality industry—all while the membership at their clubs was doubling.
    — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • Feeling emotionally invested in a character’s decisions can also influence how young readers decide how to engage with others and treat people with civility and kindness in real life.
    — Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Definition of civility
Noun
  • When serious illness interrupts that, there should be more space for care, dignity and support.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026
  • Efira stars as Marie-Lou, the director of an elderly care facility who is fighting to institute a philosophy of care built on listening and respect for her residents’ dignity, over the resistance of her own staff.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • But what should have been a pretty mundane meal spiraled into a heated viral debate about in-flight food etiquette when fellow passengers started to complain about the smell.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Of course, Genevieve Dreizen, a modern-day etiquette and boundaries expert and COO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, says when in doubt, a good rule of thumb is just to bring the child who is invited.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 July 2026
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Per Vanity Fair, Charles is estimated to control around 100 grace-and-favor residences.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of grace
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“Gentilesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentilesse. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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