Graciousness
Graciousness noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: at this type of private school, young women would be taught upper-class graciousness
Rudeness is an antonym for graciousness in topics: bravery, courtesy, cultivation, good manners, social graces.
Rudeness
Rudeness noun - Rude behavior.
Usage example: such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office
Graciousness is an antonym for rudeness.
Both words in one sentence
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She completely ignores the fake Lani's extreme rudeness, but criticizes the real Lani's opening of her present (and ignores her graciousness).. I Can See My House from Here: In "Four's a Crowd", Ruby makes this comment during a flying carriage parade.
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