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Genteelism

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genteelnessnounThe quality of being genteel.
gentlemanismnoungentlemanly behaviour or attitudes.
gentlemanlinessnoungentlemanly behaviour.
gentleshipnoun(obsolete) The deportment or conduct of a gentleman.
genteel businessnoun(dated, colloquial) theatrical parts that require the actor to be dressed well
urbanitynounBehaviour that is polished, refined, courteous.
gentlepersonnounA gentle person of any gender; a member of the gentry.
gentilizingverbgerund of gentilize
gentilessenoun(literary) Courtesy, refinement; gentleness.
gentilitynoun(uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
gentrynounPeople of education and good breeding.
ladyismnoun(dated) A ladylike behaviour or turn of phrase.
politessenounCivility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; genteel politeness or an instance of this.
gentlemanshipnounThe quality of being a gentleman, i.e. good manners.
fashionnoun(uncountable) Popular trends, especially in clothing; the industry that designs clothing and sometimes other related items.
airs and gracesnoun(derogatory) Behaviour adopted to demonstrate (originally) one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour.
mannernounMode of action; way of performing or doing anything.
gentlefolknoun(archaic) People of superior social position.
gentlemanlikenessnounThe quality of being gentlemanlike.
gentlessenoun(obsolete) gentilesse; gentleness

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