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Meaning of genteel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

genteel

Pronunciation:/dʒɛnˈtiːl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.

  2. Polite and well-mannered.

  3. Stylish or elegant.

  4. Aristocratic

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/genteel

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politeculturedcultivatedcivilizedrefineddistinguishedniceproper