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Genteelism
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| genteelnessnoun | The quality of being genteel. |
| gentlemanismnoun | gentlemanly behaviour or attitudes. |
| gentlemanlinessnoun | gentlemanly behaviour. |
| gentleshipnoun | (obsolete) The deportment or conduct of a gentleman. |
| genteel businessnoun | (dated, colloquial) theatrical parts that require the actor to be dressed well |
| urbanitynoun | Behaviour that is polished, refined, courteous. |
| gentlepersonnoun | A gentle person of any gender; a member of the gentry. |
| gentilizingverb | gerund of gentilize |
| gentilessenoun | (literary) Courtesy, refinement; gentleness. |
| gentilitynoun | (uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior. |
| gentrynoun | People of education and good breeding. |
| ladyismnoun | (dated) A ladylike behaviour or turn of phrase. |
| politessenoun | Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; genteel politeness or an instance of this. |
| gentlemanshipnoun | The 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. |
| mannernoun | Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything. |
| gentlefolknoun | (archaic) People of superior social position. |
| gentlemanlikenessnoun | The quality of being gentlemanlike. |
| gentlessenoun | (obsolete) gentilesse; gentleness |
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