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good family

NOUN
gentility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aristocracy civility decorum elegance politeness propriety respectability
STRONG
courtesy courtliness culture elite etiquette flower formality gentlefolk gentry nobility polish quality rank refinement society urbanity
WEAK
blue blood gentle birth good breeding good manners high birth mannerliness optimacy ruling class upper class upper crust
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad manners impoliteness rudeness
WEAK
coarseness crudeness roughness rusticity

Example Sentences

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The research is pretty clear that good family relationships are the key to a happy life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

She’s such a good family dog and incredible guard dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

I think he was probably from middle America and from a good family, a really good family.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

"My wife, her parents and a good family friend were all in the crowd in tears," Lyon tells BBC Sport.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

I can't help suspecting it's because he's from a "good family" with money and education, but when he comes over, I can tell she genuinely enjoys his company.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins