Polite and Tacky

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Polite adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Usage example: such matters are never mentioned in polite conversation

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Tacky is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

Tacky adjective - Marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste.

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Polite is an antonym for tacky.

Nearby Words: tack, tacked, tacking

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Tacky and Polite. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/polite/tacky

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