Courtesy and Conceit

Courtesy

Courtesy noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness

Conceit is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Conceit

Conceit noun - An elaborate or fanciful way of expressing something.

Courtesy is an antonym for conceit.

How words are described

common common courtesy common conceit
simple simple courtesy simple conceit
powerful powerful courtesy powerful conceit
entire entire courtesy entire conceit
Other adjectives: basic.
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