good breeding
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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.