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
  • His campaign carried the implicit hope for Democrats that while Trump may have changed politics for the time being, defeating him would bring back a measure of civility in a nation that increasingly appeared to have long moved past wanting such courtesy.
    Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Rell made her comments on stage at the University of Hartford during a one-hour conversation with Gov. Ned Lamont on civility in politics.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of civility
Noun
  • The outcome is a society in which the poor lack dignity and solidarity because they are caught in a system that pushes them to loathe their own situation rather than seek community assistance.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • How to think about human dignity Our greatest philosophers and spiritual thinkers have considered this same dilemma over the course of centuries.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The women were taught etiquette by Weston’s daughters and — dressed in matching in smart dark navy suits and hats — got to watch the Coronation from a perfect spot on Piccadilly in central London.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of etiquette
Noun
  • Those who embrace the spirit of the holidays with cheer and grace can create a culture that feels more like a community.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Foxx shares his personal testimony in a speaking song, magnifying the power and grace of God during his illness.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of grace
Noun
  • While Oratorio Tangram did receive a US release on the Dreamcast, courtesy of Activision, the lack of TwinSticks internationally didn’t exactly help the game.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • See the full franchise-ranking lists below, courtesy of Fandom.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of courtesy
Noun
  • Continuous monitoring and iterative refinement are key to long-term success.
    Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there’s a special magic that comes from such detailed, focused refinement.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of refinement
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gentiles

gentilesse

gentility

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