genteel
adjective/dʒɛnˈtiːl/
Frequency rank: #18,028 most common English word
Meaning
Politely refined in manner; characteristic of respectable, upper-class society.
Example sentence
She spoke in genteel tones that made everyone feel they were at a formal dinner party.
Synonyms & related words
- refined
- polished
- elegant
- sophisticated
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