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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

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind,...

profitable; producing wealth or gain

Acting without thinking or caring about the consequences.

Looking or feeling sad, gloomy, or dejected.

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something