10
courtesy(noun, form, honor, right, procedure)
10
gentility(noun, style, taste, restraint, class)
10
morality(noun, quality, honor, right, grace)
10
rectitude(noun, calm, control, order, goodness)
9
breeding(noun, style, ease, taste, charm)
9
tastefulness(noun, style, ease, taste, charm)
8
convenience(noun, order, benefit, advantage, readiness)
8
desirability(noun, order, benefit, advantage, suitability)
8
expedience(noun, order, benefit, advantage, fitness)
8
form(noun, nature, action, calm, act)
8
grace(noun, quality, style, honor, taste)
8
justice(noun, honor, right, consideration, goodness)
8
manners(noun, form, style, ease, rule)
8
rightness(noun, calm, control, order, honor)
7
accordance(noun, readiness, conformity, suitability, capability)
7
ceremony(noun, form, polite, politeness, etiquette)
7
conformity(noun, form, conformity, politeness, etiquette)
7
congruity(noun, conformity, suitability, appropriateness, aptness)
7
convention(noun, form, nature, action, act)
7
custom(noun, style, rule, practice, system)
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