bon ton

Definitions of bon ton
  1. noun
    a courteous manner
    synonyms: beleefdheid, courtoisie, hoffelijkheid, ridderlijkheid, wellevendheid
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    antonyms:
    onbeleefdheid, onhebbelijkheid
    a manner that is rude and insulting
    types:
    stadsleven
    polished courtesy; elegance of manner
    courtoisie, galanterie, galanterieën, hoffelijkheid, ridderlijkheid
    courtesy towards women
    eerbied, respect
    courteous regard for people's feelings
    type of:
    aanpak, attitude, gedraging, gedragslijn, habitus, houding, opstelling, positie, stijl
    a way of acting or behaving
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