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genteel

adjective

/dʒɛnˈtiːl/

Meaning

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.

refined, polite, elegant, cultured, sophisticated

vulgar, rude, coarse

genteel manners, genteel society, genteel lifestyle, genteel accent

Noisy and disorderly; rough and disruptive

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

highest in position or rank

based on or in accordance with reason or logic

Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.