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genteel

/dʒɛnˈtiːl/

Meanings
adjective
Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.

Examples :

"The new student's genteel mannerisms made her seem a little stiff and uncomfortable at the school party. "
culture style attitude character society human appearance

Related Words

Illustration favorable

favorable adjective

/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ /ˈfeɪvərəbl̩/

Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

"The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression."

Illustration affectedly

affectedly adverb

/əˈfɛktɪdlɪ/ /æˈfɛktɪdlɪ/

In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.

"She sighed affectedly, dramatically flipping her hair, even though she wasn't really bored with the conversation. "

Illustration refinement

refinement noun

/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/

The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

"The jeweler's meticulous refinement of the gold removed all traces of impurities, resulting in a beautiful, gleaming necklace. "

Illustration uncomfortable

uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

Illustration mannered

mannered adjective

/ˈmænərd/ /ˈmænɚd/

(often in combination) Having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms.

"His upbringing had led him to act in an overly mannered way."

Illustration aristocratic

aristocratic adjective

/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/

Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy

"An aristocratic constitution."

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration impression

impression noun

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

"His head made an impression on the pillow."

Illustration somewhat

somewhat noun

/ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/

More or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.

"The somewhat of extra help she received from her tutor significantly improved her test scores. "

Illustration excessively

excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

Illustration speaking

speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "

Illustration mannerisms

mannerisms noun

/ˈmænərɪzəmz/

A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.

"My grandfather has a lot of quirky mannerisms, like tapping his foot rhythmically while he talks. "