gentility

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What it says about America: The rising tide of gentility and middle-class values swept across American culture during the second half of the 19th century, says Fink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

As Machiavelli went on to suggest, the master liar must never show any weakness or gentility; he must always be, or at least appear to be, brutal, exuding righteous anger, control, power.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2023

Yet, thanks to Cloud, who brought gentleness and gentility to the role, the character could never be easily written off, or out, as a gangland plot device.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Described as a study of masculinity, the collection blended strength and gentility with a focus on refinement.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

But a butler might surpass his master in gentility and remain, nevertheless, the butler.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor