ROUGH-SPOKEN Antonyms

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

• of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

• of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

• (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life

• applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

• of or in a condition of social order

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

• characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners

• exhibiting courtesy and politeness

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

• (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

• freed from impurities by processing

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• precise to a fine degree

• suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

• full of or exhibiting respect

• feeling or manifesting veneration

• having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh

• speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly