high birth

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 family good manners 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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In the world according to Gainsborough, a noble nature trumps high birth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Globally and domestically, continued high birth rates have stayed tied to religiosity, poverty, higher infant mortality rates, shorter life expectancies, lack of economic opportunity, and low rates of education and basic rights for women.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2024

The Pope's statement criticised efforts to shift the blame for the ecological and climate crises to the poor and high birth rates.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

“We know being born with a high birth weight provides benefits through life,” Izadnegahdar adds.

From National Geographic • Sep. 12, 2023

He had sent five lordlings as well, whose names and high birth would add weight and honor to her mission.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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