genteel
Advanced/dʒɛnˈtiːl/
- adjective
- Marked by refinement in taste and manners
genteel in a sentence
- “She had a genteel upbringing, always displaying impeccable manners.”
- “He's a person of genteel upbringing.”
- “She was born into a genteel family.”
- “He has the genteel manners of an old southern gentleman.”
What does “genteel” mean?
genteel (adjective) means marked by refinement in taste and manners. It is pronounced /dʒɛnˈtiːl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "genteel" mean?
- genteel (adjective) means: Marked by refinement in taste and manners
- How do you pronounce "genteel"?
- "genteel" is pronounced /dʒɛnˈtiːl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "genteel" in a sentence?
- Here is "genteel" used in a sentence: She had a genteel upbringing, always displaying impeccable manners.
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