1) (a thin layer of) fine quality wood glued to the surface of cheaper wood (for making furniture etc); a surface appearance (of politeness etc) covering the true nature (veneer)
good manners, especially qualities such as honour, courtesy, (towards women)
valor, gallantry
politeness
niceness
the readiness, willingness, to please
agreeableness
(an instance of) courteous behaviour
good manners
the expression of intellectual development (of arts, science etc) in society
breeding, education, sophistication
bravery, civility
bravery, civility
