19
polite(adjective, mean, rough, civilized, mannerly)
15
classy(adjective, style, taste, fashion)
15
nice
13
well-versed
12
respectful(adjective, mean, disrespectful)
10
kind(adjective, mean, hard, gentle, rough)
9
decent
8
shameful
7
opportunistic
6
graceful
6
refined
6
courteous(adjective, mean, gentle, mannerly)
6
civilized
6
cultured
6
elegant
5
civil(adjective, kind, obliging)
5
considerate(adjective, mean, hard, inconsiderate)
5
courtly
4
delicate
4
humble(bold, loud)
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