The members of polite society had become inbred in behavior, living by outdated rules and concerned with dusty glories and old feuds.
His antics might be accepted by backwoods dwellers, but in polite society he appeared uncouth.
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polite society — UK US noun [uncountable] often humorous used for talking about people of a high social class, usually suggesting that they pretend that things they consider to be unpleasant do not exist Thesaurus: people from an upper social classsynonym … Useful english dictionary
polite society — po,lite so ciety noun uncount OFTEN HUMOROUS used for talking about people of a high social class, usually suggesting that they pretend that things they consider to be unpleasant do not exist … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
polite society — UK / US noun [uncountable] often humorous used for talking about people of a high social class, usually suggesting that they pretend that things they consider to be unpleasant do not exist … English dictionary
The Polite Society — is an organization that holds shooting events designed to test defensive skills with the handgun. This organization was formed primarily by Tom Givens of Memphis, Tennessee and Jim Higgenbotham of Kentucky, both of whom have military and law… … Wikipedia
The Polite Society (disambiguation) — For use of the term polite society in the context of the social elite, please see Social Register.Robert A. Heinlein wrote An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. Beyond This… … Wikipedia
requirement of polite society — index decorum Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
polite — [pə līt′] adj. [L politus, pp. of polire, to POLISH] 1. having or showing culture or good taste; polished; cultured; refined [polite society, polite letters] 2. having or showing good manners; esp., courteous, considerate, tactful, etc. SYN.… … English World dictionary
Society — So*ci e*ty, n.; pl. {Societies}. [L. societas, fr. socius a companion: cf. F. soci[ e]t[ e]. See {Social}.] 1. The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company. Her loved society. Milton. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Society of Jesus — Society So*ci e*ty, n.; pl. {Societies}. [L. societas, fr. socius a companion: cf. F. soci[ e]t[ e]. See {Social}.] 1. The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company. Her loved society.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Society verses — Society So*ci e*ty, n.; pl. {Societies}. [L. societas, fr. socius a companion: cf. F. soci[ e]t[ e]. See {Social}.] 1. The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company. Her loved society.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
