Genteelness: meaning, definitions and examples
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genteelness
[ dʒenˈtiːl.nəs ]
social behavior
Genteelness refers to the quality of being refined, polite, and well-mannered, often associated with high social status or elite classes. It embodies an air of sophistication and grace, which may sometimes be perceived as exaggerated or affected.
Synonyms
culture, decorum, gentility, politeness, refinement
Examples of usage
- Her genteelness was evident in the way she hosted the dinner party.
- He spoke with a genteelness that impressed the guests.
- The genteelness of the old mansion created an elegant atmosphere.
Translations
Translations of the word "genteelness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 genteelness
- gentileza
- elegância
🇮🇳 सभ्यता
- शिष्टता
- शिष्टाचार
🇩🇪 Anstand
- Vornehmheit
- Eleganz
🇮🇩 kesopanan
- keanggunan
- kesopanan
🇺🇦 гентельність
- благородство
- вишуканість
🇵🇱 gentelność
- elegancja
- grzeczność
🇯🇵 上品さ
- 優雅さ
- 丁寧さ
🇫🇷 gentillesse
- élégance
- courtoisie
🇪🇸 gentileza
- elegancia
- cortesía
🇹🇷 nazlılık
- zarafet
- kibarlık
🇰🇷 우아함
- 품위
- 점잖음
🇸🇦 رُقيّ
- تَهذيب
- أناقة
🇨🇿 noble chování
- elegance
- jemnost
🇸🇰 gentilnosť
- ušľachtilosť
- elegancia
🇨🇳 优雅
- 文雅
- 体面
🇸🇮 gentelnost
- elegance
- vljudnost
🇮🇸 eðlilegt
- hæfileiki
- kurteisi
🇰🇿 жұмсақтық
- сыпайылық
- әдемілік
🇬🇪 სულგრძელობა
- დახვეწილობა
- ზრდილობა
🇦🇿 zəriflik
- ədəb
- incəlik
🇲🇽 gentileza
- elegancia
- cortesía
Etymology
The word 'genteelness' has its roots in the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English word 'gentil' which meant 'of good family or high birth.' This, in turn, originated from the Old French word 'gentil,' meaning 'noble' or 'well-bred.' The Latin word 'gentilis,' meaning 'of the same clan or family,' also contributed to the term's evolution. Genteelness, therefore, encapsulates the traits associated with nobility, including manners and education. Over the centuries, the term evolved to describe not only social status but also the accompanying behavior and demeanor that reflects elevated social standing. In modern usage, 'genteelness' often carries a connotation of affectation or pretense as it pertains to manners and refinement.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,138, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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