Genteeler: meaning, definitions and examples
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genteeler
[ dสษnหtiหl ]
social status
The term 'genteel' refers to someone who is refined, polite, or respectable, often associated with the upper classes or social elite. It suggests an air of sophistication and can imply a certain pretentiousness. Genteel individuals may exhibit cultivated manners, dress stylishly, and engage in pursuits that reflect their elevated social standing. The term can also be used ironically to describe someone who is overly concerned with appearances.
Synonyms
courteous, cultured, elegant, polite, refined.
Examples of usage
- She behaved in a genteel manner at the charity gala.
- His genteel upbringing was evident in his speech.
- The genteel decor of the mansion impressed the guests.
Translations
Translations of the word "genteeler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น genteeler
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Menschen
๐ฎ๐ฉ orang
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะดะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ludzie
๐ฏ๐ต ไบบใ
๐ซ๐ท gens
๐ช๐ธ gente
๐น๐ท insanlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ lidรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพudia
๐จ๐ณ ไบบไปฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ ljudje
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณlk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แ insanlar
๐ฆ๐ฟ insanlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ gente
Etymology
The word 'genteel' comes from the Latin term 'gentilis', which means 'of a noble family'. In the 14th century, the word evolved in Old French as 'gentil', referring to nobility and social status. By the 16th century, it entered the English language as 'genteel', initially describing those of noble birth. Over time, its meaning expanded to include not just noble lineage but also behaviors and manners associated with high social standing. The word's connotations shifted to encompass a sense of refinement and politeness, sometimes carrying an implication of superficiality or pretentiousness. Today, 'genteel' signifies a blend of social privilege and the expectations of civilized behavior, often seen in literary contexts or discussions of social class.