Genteelism Definition

jĕn-tēlĭzəm
noun
A word or expression thought by its user to be more refined than another, as in expectorate for spit.
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A nicer word used instead of a vulgar or distasteful word.

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Other Word Forms of Genteelism

Noun

Singular:
genteelism
Plural:
genteelisms

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Words Starting With

GGEGEN

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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genteelism

Words Starting With G and Ending With M

Starts With G & Ends With MStarts With GE & Ends With MStarts With G & Ends With SM

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With G10 Letter Words Ending With M
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