gentilesse
noun
gen·ti·lesse ˌjen-tə-ˈles 
: decorum of conduct befitting a member of the gentry
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, "aristocratic birth, ideal characteristics of the wellborn," borrowed from Anglo-French, from gentil gentle entry 1 + -esse, suffix of abstract nouns (going back to Latin -itia)
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
gentilesse
noun
as in politesse
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- politesse
- gentility
- graciousness
- politeness
- civility
- courteousness
- dignity
- etiquette
- grace
- courtesy
- decorum
- refinement
- decency
- seemliness
- correctitude
- propriety
- prudence
- appropriateness
- mannerliness
- virtuousness
- discretion
- virtue
- correctness
- rightness
- righteousness
- goodness
- morality
- carefulness
- fitness
- attentiveness
- probity
- rectitude
- form
- uprightness
- integrity
- high-mindedness
- honesty
- decorousness
- attention
- honor
- straightness
- care
- character
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- indecency
- indecorum
- impropriety
- evil
- vulgarity
- coarseness
- imprudence
- crudeness
- gracelessness
- incivility
- indiscretion
- wickedness
- discourtesy
- immorality
- badness
- impoliteness
- degradation
- degeneracy
- depravity
- perversion
- dishonesty
- unscrupulousness
- debauchery
- crookedness
- underhandedness