Genteel Definition & Meaning
genteel
- adjective
- marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society"
"Genteel" in song lyrics
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"affectedly genteel"
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Words that rhyme with genteel
Usage tips for "genteel"
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- What does genteel mean?
- marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society"
- What part of speech is genteel?
- Genteel is an adjective.