Gentility and Tact

Gentility

Gentility noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.

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

Nearby Words: gentle, gently, gentile

Tact

Tact noun - The ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them.
Usage example: with supreme tact, Isabel suggested to her neighbor that her flower garden was probably not the best place for his dog to use as a bathroom

Gentility and tact are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gentility" instead a noun "Tact".

How words are described

common common gentility common tact
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