Genteel
Genteel adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Nearby Word: genteelly
Sleazy
Sleazy adjective - Having loose sexual morals.
Usage example: a sleazy lothario who is always on the make
Nearby Word: sleaze
Both words in one sentence
- Self-Deprecation: In Payback, Sweet Revenge, and Hide and Seek, the South is essentially derided for being sleazy and stupid while pretending to be genteel and high-class.
Source: Literature / Sisterhood Series
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