cultured

discriminating

dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ

adjective

having or showing refined taste or good judgement.

he became a discriminating collector and patron of the arts

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discerning

dɪˈsəːnɪŋ

adjective

having or showing good judgement.

the brasserie attracts discerning customers

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debonair

ˌdɛbəˈnɛː

adjective

confident, stylish, and charming (typically used of a man).

all the men looked debonair and handsome in white tie and tails

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cultivated

ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd

adjective

refined and well educated.

he was a remarkably cultivated and educated man

cultured,educated,well read,well informed,civilized,enlightened,discerning,discriminating,refined,polished,sophisticated,urbane,cosmopolitan,courteous,polite,well mannered,mannerly,gracious,couth

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courtly

ˈkɔːtli

adjective

very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.

he gave a courtly bow

refined,polished,cultivated,cultured,civilized,stylish,elegant,sophisticated,urbane,suave,debonair,polite,civil,courteous,gracious,well mannered,well bred,chivalrous,gallant,gentlemanly,ladylike,honourable,genteel,aristocratic,dignified,decorous,formal,ceremonious,stately,proper,couth,gentle

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courtliest

ˈkɔːtli

adjective

very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.

he gave a courtly bow

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courtlier

ˈkɔːtli

adjective

very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.

he gave a courtly bow

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civilized

ˈsɪvəlʌɪzd

adjective

at an advanced stage of social and cultural development.

a civilized society

enlightened,educated,advanced,developed,cultured

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brainy

ˈbreɪni

adjective

having or showing intelligence.

a brainy discussion

clever,intelligent,bright,brilliant,gifted,intellectual,erudite,well read,cultured,highbrow,academic,scholarly,cerebral,studious,bookish,bluestocking,smart,genius,swotty,whip-smart

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brainiest

ˈbreɪni

adjective

having or showing intelligence.

a brainy discussion

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brainier

ˈbreɪni

adjective

having or showing intelligence.

a brainy discussion

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bookish

ˈbʊkɪʃ

adjective

(of a person or way of life) devoted to reading and studying.

a bookish, untidy boy

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