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Genteel vs Decorous - What's the difference?

genteel | decorous |

As adjectives the difference between genteel and decorous

is that genteel is affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite while decorous is marked by proper behavior.

genteel

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.
  • Polite and well-mannered.
  • Stylish or elegant.
  • Aristocratic

    • Derived terms

    * genteelism

    decorous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by proper behavior. (rfex)
  • * 1919 ,
    • But who can fathom the subtleties of the human heart? Certainly not those who expect from it only decorous sentiments and normal emotions.

    Related terms

    * decorum