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- Dictionarygenteel/dʒɛnˈtiːl/
adjective
- 1. characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability: "her genteel upbringing"
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GENTEEL definition: 1. typical of a high social class: 2. being very polite, gentle, or graceful: 3. calm and gentle: . Learn more.
The meaning of GENTEEL is having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish. How to use genteel in a sentence. Get Fancy With Genteel
Although the adjective genteel means high-class and refined, it is often used today in a somewhat mocking tone, as though good manners and elegance are passé. Still, it would be nice if more people were a little more genteel. The word genteel comes from the Old French word gentil, "high-born, noble."
being very polite, gentle, or graceful: a genteel southern lady. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. calm and nice to others. gentle She's so sweet and gentle with the children. mild Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person. mild-mannered He's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis.
(of people and their way of life) quiet and polite, often in an exaggerated way; from, or pretending to be from, a high social class. a genteel manner. Her genteel accent irritated me. He lived in genteel poverty (= trying to keep the style of a high social class, but with little money). Definitions on the go.
adjective. affectedly proper or refined; excessively polite. respectable, polite, and well-bred. a genteel old lady. appropriate to polite or fashionable society. genteel behaviour.
1. adjective. A genteel person is respectable and well-mannered, and comes or seems to come from a high social class. It was a place to which genteel families came in search of health and quiet. ...two elderly ladies with genteel manners and voices.
