6
humane(adjective, kind, gentle, polite, refined)
6
suave(adjective, smooth, friendly, superior, polite)
6
bland(adjective, cool, smooth, gentle, friendly)
6
elegant(adjective, good, superior, polite, refined)
5
enlightened(adjective, superior, rational, sophisticated, refined)
5
smooth(adjective, kind, gentle, polite, refined)
5
tame(adjective, kind, gentle, polite, compliant)
4
advanced(adjective, superior, sophisticated, refined, experienced)
4
decent(adjective, good, correct, modest, refined)
4
developed(verb, adjective, superior, familiar, intelligent)
4
graceful
4
literate(adjective, reasonable, familiar, polite, rational)
4
nice(adjective, good, cool, correct, gentle)
4
proper(adjective, good, well-mannered, well-behaved)
3
affable(adjective, cool, smooth, gentle, friendly)
3
aristocratic(adjective, polite, elegant, gracious, affable)
3
chivalrous(polite, elegant, gracious, considerate, affable)
3
civilization
3
complaisant(kind, gentle, polite, considerate, courteous)
3
cosmopolitan(adjective, refined, polished, suave)
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