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gen·til·i·ty
 gentility
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- pronunciation:
- jen
tI
lih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the quality or state of one who is genteel; refinement of manners and behavior.
Proper table manners are often seen as a sign of gentility.They hoped the prestigious boarding school would give their son both education and gentility.- similar words:
- culture, polish, refinement
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| definition 2: |
the quality or state of one who is a member of the upper class.
The candidate's gentility lost him votes from working class citizens. |
| related words: |
courtesy, cultivation, elegance, etiquette |
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