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Gentility

noun

/dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Meaning

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

Social superiority demonstrated by polite manners, refinement, or respectability

Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.

His speech revealed an air of gentility.

refinement, elegance, politeness, sophistication, civility

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refinement, elegance, politeness, sophistication

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refinement, elegance, civility, sophistication

rudeness, vulgarity, coarseness, boorishness

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rudeness, vulgarity, coarseness, boorishness

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rudeness, vulgarity

natural gentility, refined gentility, old-fashioned gentility, air of gentility, show of gentility, false gentility

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natural gentility, refined gentility, old-fashioned gentility

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air of gentility, show of gentility, false gentility

Courage and resolve; strength of character; passion and perseverance.

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg