genteel

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having or showing polite and courteous behavior; refined.

  - "The guests at the ball were all genteel and well-mannered."
  - "Despite her genteel upbringing, she chose to live a simple life."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with genteel
reel , feel , keel

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Variants

List of all variants of genteel that leads to same result
genteel , genteeler , genteelest , genteelly , genteelness , genteelnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French gente, 'gentle,' or gentil, 'noble,' via Latin gentilis, 'of good birth.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'genteel' was commonly used in the 19th century to describe the manners and behavior of the upper class.

2. The word 'genteel' comes from the Old French word 'gente,' meaning 'gentle' or 'noble.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Politeness: A social virtue that involves being considerate and respectful towards others.

2. Manners: Customary behavior considered acceptable in polite society.

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Culture

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The term 'genteel' has been used in literature to describe the manners and behavior of the upper class in the 19th century. It often connotes a sense of refinement, elegance, and politeness.

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3. mnemonics
   

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