Genteel
Genteel adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.
Usage example: his genteel gesture of holding the door for the ladies
Nearby Word: genteelly
Rude
Rude adjective - Lacking in refinement or good taste.
Usage example: a comedian who uses a lot of rude language in his nightclub act
Both words in one sentence
- Naruto has Akatsuki member Kisame Hoshigaki, an affable and genteel sharkman who will rip your face off...but there's no reason to be rude about it.
Source: Affably Evil / Anime and Manga
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