Gentility and Modesty

Gentility

Gentility noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: was full of the same gentility and grace that marked the rest of the family

Modesty and gentility are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Modesty" instead a noun "Gentility".

Nearby Words: gentle, gently, gentile

Modesty

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

Gentility and modesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gentility" instead a noun "Modesty".

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

How words are described

common common gentility common modesty
true true gentility true modesty
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