28
polite(adjective, good, smooth, correct, superior)
22
cultivated(verb, adjective, smooth, reasonable, gentle)
18
courteous(adjective, smooth, gentle, friendly, superior)
18
refined(verb, adjective, good, smooth, correct)
16
civil(adjective, cool, kind, superior, mild)
15
polished(adjective, smooth, superior, familiar, polite)
15
urbane(adjective, cool, smooth, friendly, superior)
13
cultured(adjective, smooth, superior, familiar, polite)
13
educated(verb, adjective, reasonable, polite, rational)
13
sophisticated(adjective, smooth, reasonable, superior, familiar)
11
civilised(adjective, gentle, compliant, experienced, well-bred)
9
courtly(adjective, smooth, delicate, superior, polite)
9
genteel(adjective, superior, polite, sophisticated, refined)
9
mannerly(adjective, good, smooth, correct, modest)
9
respectful(adjective, polite, refined, gracious, considerate)
9
well-behaved(adjective, good, polite, courtesy, refined)
8
gracious(adjective, smooth, gentle, friendly, superior)
8
decorous(adjective, good, appropriate, polite, suitable)
8
well-bred(adjective, smooth, superior, polite, sophisticated)
8
well-mannered(adjective, good, superior, polite, sophisticated)
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