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- Dictionarygenteel/dʒɛnˈtiːl/
adjective
- 1. characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability: "her genteel upbringing"
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being very polite, gentle, or graceful: a genteel southern lady. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. calm and nice to others. gentle She's so sweet and gentle with the children. mild Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person. mild-mannered He's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis.
1. a. : having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish. b. : of or relating to the gentry or upper class. a person of genteel upbringing. c. : elegant or graceful in manner, appearance, or shape. the genteel manners of an old southern gentleman. d. : free from vulgarity or rudeness : polite. 2. a.
GENTEEL meaning: 1. typical of a high social class: 2. being very polite, gentle, or graceful: 3. calm and gentle: . Learn more.
A genteel person is respectable and well-mannered, and comes or seems to come from a high social class.
Genteel definition: belonging or suited to polite society.. See examples of GENTEEL used in a sentence.
adjective. /dʒenˈtiːl/ (sometimes disapproving) (of people and their way of life) quiet and polite, often in an exaggerated way; from, or pretending to be from, a high social class. a genteel manner. Her genteel accent irritated me. He lived in genteel poverty (= trying to keep the style of a high social class, but with little money).
Although the adjective genteel means high-class and refined, it is often used today in a somewhat mocking tone, as though good manners and elegance are passé. Still, it would be nice if more people were a little more genteel.
Jun 2, 2024 · genteel (comparative more genteel, superlative most genteel) Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.
GENTEEL definition: very polite, especially in a way that is typical of someone from a high social class. Learn more.
1. affectedly proper or refined; excessively polite. 2. respectable, polite, and well-bred: a genteel old lady. 3. appropriate to polite or fashionable society: genteel behaviour. [C16: from French gentil well-born; see gentle] genˈteelly adv. genˈteelness n.
