gentility
/dʤen'tiliti/
Definition
- Noun:
- Polite and refined manners; the quality of being genteel: "Gentility" refers to the state or quality of being genteel, characterized by good manners, refinement, and social grace.
- High social standing or good breeding: It can also denote the status or condition of belonging to a family of high social rank or being well-born.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- "Shabby gentility": A phrase describing the attempt to maintain an appearance of refinement and high social status despite poverty or reduced circumstances.
Variants and Related Words
- Genteel (adj): Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way.
- Genteelly (adv): In a genteel manner.
Synonyms
- Refinement: The quality of being elegant and cultured.
- Courtesy: Polite behavior; good manners.
- Civility: Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.
- Politesse: Formal politeness or etiquette.
Antonyms
- Rudeness: Lack of manners; discourtesy.
- Vulgarity: The state of being lacking in sophistication or good taste.
- Coarseness: Roughness in manner or behavior.
Noun
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elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
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