26. Genteel - C2 English

Genteel : (흔히 과장되게) 고상한, 상류층의, 상류층인 체하는, 고풍스러운, 고상한, 점잔은

 

Genteel
-> typically of a high social class
-> being very polite, being gentle, being graceful
-> as in having all the qualities of a gentleman
-> calm and gentle
-> a genteel version
-> polite and correct in manner trying to be polite  in order to appear from a good class
-> a genteel table manner
-> refined, respectable, polished, proper
-> elegant relating to the gentry or the upper class
-> a genteel upbringing
-> polite without any vulgarity or rudeness
-> typical or characteristic of the higher classes
-> elegant, stylish, fashionable
-> a genteel old lady
-> well-bred, respectable, polite
-> a genteel behavior
-> refined, cultured, cultivated, well-mannered

-> elegant, formal, gentlemanly, respectable

-> polite, courteous, well-bred, ladylike, well-mannered, civil
-> excessively prim and proper
-> seems to come from the upper class
-> formality 6.5
-> use in semi-formal conversation or literarily

 

 

 

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