Etiquette Terms

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a main meal eaten in the evening or at midday

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  • The host prepared a lavish dinner for all the guests.
  • Let's grab some dinner before the movie starts.
  • I'm so hungry, let's chow down on some dinner.
  • The negotiations were like a dinner party, with each side trying to get a taste of what they wanted.

noun the members of the upper class or gentry

  • The family's gentility was evident in their impeccable manners and refined taste.
  • She carried herself with a certain gentility that set her apart from the rest of the group.
  • Despite his rough appearance, he had a surprising gentility about him.
  • The gentility of her spirit shone through in the way she treated others with kindness and respect.

noun an act of showing disdain or indifference

verb to rebuff, ignore, or spurn someone in a disdainful or contemptuous manner

  • The diplomat decided to snub the invitation to the gala event.
  • She snubbed him at the party last night, it was so awkward.
  • I can't believe she snubbed me like that, what a jerk.
  • The company's decision to use a cheaper material was a snub to their commitment to quality.