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genteel

/dʒɛnˈtiːl/

Translations

genteeladjective

more genteel

Comp.

most genteel

Super.

/dʒɛnˈtiːl/

distinguéSe dit d’une personne aux manières raffinées et polies.

The genteel lady always greeted her guests with a warm smile and impeccable manners.

La dame distinguée saluait toujours ses invités avec un sourire chaleureux et des manières impeccables.

aristocratiqueRelatif à la haute société ou à l’aristocratie.

The genteel neighborhood was known for its grand houses and well-manicured gardens.

Le quartier aristocratique était connu pour ses grandes maisons et ses jardins parfaitement entretenus.

Additional translations

empeséS’emploie pour un raffinement ou une politesse excessifs, parfois jugés affectés.

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genteelnoun

/dʒɛnˈtiːl/

/dʒɛnˈtil/

Archaic collective noun referring to people of gentle or refined social status.

la bonne sociétéDésigne collectivement les personnes de la haute société aux manières raffinées.

He tried to imitate the leisure pursuits of the genteel but lacked sufficient funds.

Il a essayé d’imiter les loisirs de la bonne société, mais il manquait de moyens financiers.

genteeladjective

Characterized by refined manners or polite behavior.

The genteel lady always greeted her guests with a warm smile and impeccable manners.

Relating to or typical of the upper class or aristocracy.

The genteel neighborhood was known for its grand houses and well-manicured gardens.

Pretentiously polite or refined, often in a way that is perceived as affected or insincere.

His genteel accent seemed out of place in the casual setting of the local diner.

genteelnoun

People of high social standing or refined manners, considered collectively; the gentry.

He tried to imitate the leisure pursuits of the genteel but lacked sufficient funds.