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
  • At Montage Big Sky, a 139-room wood-and-stone main structure dispenses with antler chandeliers and wagon wheels in favor of easygoing American gentility.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Before the yuppie era, a certain staid gentility prevailed.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 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
  • In a postseason press rollout that opened with an immediate pledge for civility, Kenzie’s comfort and ease with her own conduct comes as welcome relief.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of civility
Noun
  • The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, crowning a spectacular comeback season and ending a two generation-spanning dignity drought for New York City.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
  • Moreno tries to preserve a measure of dignity while wearing a jumpsuit from Elvis’ Las Vegas era.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • That covers a Tokyo cleanup campaign, a program that teaches proper trash etiquette, and neighborhood beautification work done with local communities.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • This is Southport's favorite son, and one of golf's most beloved figures because of his grace handling more tough losses than wins.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Odette Estate is named in homage to characters from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and essays by Proust because the moniker represents grace and triumph.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of grace
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“Gentilesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentilesse. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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