good breeding

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

the quality of being polite and having good manners

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  • Her good breeding shows in her exquisite manners.
  • A person of good breeding would never speak so rudely.
  • Despite his humble origins, he displayed remarkable good breeding.
  • He was admired for his intelligence and good breeding.
  • Is good breeding something you are born with, or can it be learned?
  • In Victorian society, good breeding was considered essential for a young lady.
  • His ability to remain calm under pressure was a sign of his good breeding.
  • Their behavior at the dinner party suggested a complete lack of good breeding.
  • The diplomat's success was attributed not only to his sharp mind but also to his impeccable good breeding.
  • The finishing school aimed to instill a sense of good breeding in its students.