75 entries under polite topic. ×

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cultured(adjective, smooth, delicate, superior, familiar)
32
refined(verb, adjective, smooth, reasonable, taste)
20
polished(verb, adjective, smooth, delicate, superior)
20
civilized(verb, adjective, smooth, reasonable, gentle)
18
sophisticated(adjective, smooth, reasonable, superior, familiar)
17
elegant(adjective, smooth, taste, delicate, superior)
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urbane(adjective, sophisticated, courtesy, refined)
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genteel(adjective, superior, proper, sophisticated)
14
well-bred(adjective, smooth, superior, elegant)
13
educated(verb, adjective, reasonable, rational)
13
suave(adjective, smooth, superior, elegant)
12
tasteful(adjective, taste, sharp, superior, familiar)
10
graceful(adjective, delicate, proper, restrained)
10
courteous(adjective, smooth, gentle, proper)
9
civil(adjective, kind, superior, proper)
8
literate(adjective, reasonable, familiar, rational)
8
scholarly(adjective, familiar, intelligent, sophisticated)
8
well-mannered(adjective, superior, proper, sophisticated)
7
gentle(adjective, calm, moderate, tender, mild)
7
gracious(adjective, smooth, superior, sophisticated)
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