Genteel and Rugged

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Genteel adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Rugged is an antonym for genteel in sophisticated topic.

Nearby Word: genteelly

Rugged adjective - Lacking in refinement or good taste.

Usage example: the kind of rugged humor that men have traditionally enjoyed at stag parties

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Genteel is an antonym for rugged.

Nearby Words: ruggedly, rugger

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