Genteelly: meaning, definitions and examples

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genteelly

 

[ dส’ษ›nหˆtiหli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behavior

Genteelly means in a way that is polite, refined, and respectable. It often denotes a certain level of sophistication and grace in one's actions or demeanor.

Synonyms

civilly, courteously, graciously

Examples of usage

  • She always speaks genteelly at formal occasions.
  • The genteelly dressed guests arrived for the gala.
  • He handled the delicate situation genteelly to avoid conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "genteelly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gentilmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรถflich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sopan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฒั–ั‡ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzecznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅฏงใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gentiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazikรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ค‘ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฃุฏุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdvoล™ile

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdvorilo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉๅ’Œๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vljudno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kurteislega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะนะปะฐัั‚ั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nazikcษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amablemente

Etymology

The word 'genteelly' has its roots in the Old French word 'gentil,' which means 'noble' or 'of good family.' This term was derived from the Latin 'gentilis,' meaning 'of the same family or clan.' Over time, as the English language absorbed words from French, 'gentil' evolved into 'gentle,' thereby contributing to the meaning associated with refinement and kindness. 'Genteelly' reflects these connotations, suggesting a manner that is not only cultured but also considerate and friendly. Its usage can be traced back to literature and social contexts where upper-class behaviors were emphasized, creating a link between social status and how one should ideally conduct oneself in polite society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,102, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.