gentilesse

noun

Definition of gentilessenext
as in gentility

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  1. gentility
  2. politesse
  3. civility
  4. dignity
  5. etiquette
  6. grace
  7. courtesy
  8. refinement
Noun
  • Immediately upon being plucked from the proverbial shadows of the backroom studio, Alessandro Michele astonished with his new Gucci, a house reawakened by an intriguing gentility rich with influences from antiquity to today’s urban culture.
    Bridget Foley, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
  • There's also an emphasis on productivity and navigating your life with quiet confidence and gentility.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 June 2023
Definition of gentility
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, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Her body language changes, her voice goes into the upper register of ladylike politesse.
    Jonathan Van Meter, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of politesse
Noun
  • Tuesday night's face-off, a rare showing of civility in today's political climate, served as a throwback to an era when debates featured extended clashes over policy stances.
    Sara Fischer, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Foster energy, giving and thoughtfulness to create civility throughout.
    Kinga Vajda, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of civility
Noun
  • All of us deserve to be treated equally and all of us deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Giving cash doesn’t have to be awkward Despite popular convention that cash presents are gauche, tacky, or uninspired, Post says the annals of etiquette wisdom permit monetary gifts.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
  • What to Do Before an Estate Sale Familiarize Yourself with the Rules Sometimes, a little research ahead of time can save you from an embarrassing—and likely unintentional—etiquette faux pas.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • That grace is a fitting conclusion to her season-long arc.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of grace
Noun
  • Yet all the growing mounds of evidence and ever more refined expertise can’t make up for a stubborn disjunction separating design, courtesy, and compliance.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Whatever was going on inside fell far short of the perks being offered outside, like cinnamon buns courtesy of trendy Buns From Home, lattes from Café Kitsuné and even monogrammed water bottles.
    Avani Thakkar, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of courtesy
Noun
  • Automate aids the refinement of end-to-end processes and further systematization.
    Peter High, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Input & Connectivity Improvements The new color and size are the most obvious changes, but there are quite a few other alterations considering this is more of a refinement than a generational leap for the Ally.
    Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of refinement
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Thesaurus Entries Near gentilesse

gentiles

gentilesse

gentility

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