GENTILESSE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

gentilesse

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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

This is truly a war against science and civility by cruel people in a ridiculous revenge frenzy.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Bipartisan support is needed to enact legislation, and civility is required to negotiate common ground.

— Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

Definition of civility

Noun

In criticism, everything counts, including the obvious, and Nolan’s film positively invites the comparison, dressing itself—in spite of its deference to current mass-market sensibilities—in the dignity of a classic.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Brazzale says patients who are declining may worry about soiling themselves, losing their dignity, or being moved out of their home at the end.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dignity

Noun

Realizing that truth would be a route toward not only better preparedness going forward but also a more general granting of grace.

— Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Cunningham, however, received no such grace after speaking out in defense of women's sports.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of grace

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