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noble(adjective, proper, polite, sophisticated, refined)
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civilized(adjective, superior, polite, sophisticated, refined)
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gentle(adjective, polite, refined, gracious, considerate)
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respectable(adjective, proper, modest, polite, decent)
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seemly(adjective, modest, polite, decent, moral)
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sophisticated(adjective, delicate, superior, proper, polite)
10
suave(adjective, superior, polite, sophisticated, refined)
9
debonair(adjective, polite, refined, considerate, polished)
9
graceful(adjective, proper, polite, sophisticated, refined)
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prim(adjective, plain, proper, polite, sophisticated)
9
prudish(adjective, plain, polite, shy, sophisticated)
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decent(adjective, polite, moral, refined, mannerly)
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affected(adjective, delicate, proper, sophisticated, refined)
8
dignified(adjective, polite, sophisticated, refined, stylish)
8
fashionable(adjective, smart, proper, fly, polite)
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pretentious(adjective, sophisticated, cultured)
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stuffy(adjective, correct, warm, plain, modest)
8
well-behaved(adjective, proper, polite, sophisticated, refined)
7
chivalrous(adjective, proper, polite, sophisticated, refined)
7
priggish(adjective, plain, polite, sophisticated, refined)
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