Genteel Definition

jĕn-tēl
adjective
genteeler, genteelest
Having or showing the good taste and refinement associated with polite society; elegant, fashionable, etc.
Webster's New World
Excessively or affectedly refined, polite, etc.
Webster's New World
Typical or characteristic of the upper class.
American Heritage
Elegantly stylish or fashionable.
Genteel manners and appearance.
American Heritage

Aristocratic.

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Other Word Forms of Genteel

Adjective

Base Form:
genteel
Comparative:
genteeler
Superlative:
genteelest

Origin of Genteel

  • French gentil from Old French gentle

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French gentil

    From Wiktionary

Genteel Sentence Examples

  • A cat's tail movement is more genteel, and more like a wave than a wag.

  • Once you win her over and gain her trust, yuo'll share a gracious and genteel lifestyle filled with happiness and love.

  • This timeless town with an interesting old cathedral offers a genteel option for those seeking a quieter alternative to the larger resorts.

  • He's not genteel, but he's courteous.

  • He enjoys melding the formal and genteel charm of the south with global design themes influenced by his clients' travels.

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Words Starting With

GGEGEN

Words Ending With

LELEEL

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Words Starting With G and Ending With L

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With G7 Letter Words Ending With L