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genteel | genteelness |

As an adjective genteel

is affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.

As a noun genteelness is

the quality of being genteel.

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

    genteelness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality of being genteel.