2
proprieties
2
rules of conduct(noun, expression, idiom, decency, modesty)
2
smoothness(noun, delicacy, thoughtfulness, sensitivity, discretion)
2
social code
2
social grace(noun, expression, kindness, decency, modesty)
2
solicitousness(noun, regard, care, courtesy, thoughtfulness)
2
solicitude(noun, favor, respect, care, kindness)
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subtlety(noun, class, grace, delicacy, elegance)
2
suitability(noun, propriety)
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understanding(noun, delicacy, thoughtfulness, sensitivity, discretion)
2
usage(noun, form, custom, decency, dignity)
2
veneration(noun, respect, regard, deference)
1
accepted conduct(noun, expression, decency, modesty, correctness)
1
address(noun, favor, respect, taste, ability)
1
aestheticism(noun, taste, ability, practice, judgment)
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air
1
aristocracy(refinement, manners, propriety)
1
attentiveness(noun, favor, respect, care, kindness)
1
behaviour
1
blue blood(expression, refinement, manners, propriety)
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