Heathenish and Polite

Heathenish

Heathenish adjective - Not civilized.
Usage example: believing that going to church in bare feet was heathenish, the missionaries made the natives wear shoes

Polite is an antonym for heathenish.

Nearby Words: heathen, heathenism

Polite

Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

Heathenish is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely
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