Associations to the word «Genteel»
Noun
- Breeding
- Farce
- Elegance
- Poverty
- Whig
- Pretension
- Connexion
- Easy
- Parlour
- Behaviour
- Crawley
- Gentleman
- Lodging
- Politeness
- Carriage
- Whisker
- Aristocracy
- Manner
- Essayist
- Parlor
- Obscurity
- Rough
- Wordsworth
- Fortnight
- Lady
- Acquaintance
- Beau
- Neighbourhood
- Dress
- Burgess
- Countenance
- Glove
- Godfather
- Squire
- Speaking
- Modesty
- Imitation
- Conversation
- Shawl
- Lucius
- Gown
- Compliment
- Tradition
- Wit
- Taste
- Accomplishment
- Amelia
- Puritan
- Pint
- Refinement
- Comedy
- Ornament
- Furniture
- Inclination
- Satire
- Tragedy
- Briggs
- Profession
- Dignity
- Breeze
- Fortune
Adjective
Wiktionary
GENTEEL, adjective. Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.
GENTEEL, adjective. Polite and well-mannered.
GENTEEL, adjective. Stylish or elegant.
GENTEEL, adjective. Aristocratic
Dictionary definition
GENTEEL, adjective. Marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society".
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