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What (who) is genteel - definition
genteel
![temperance]], respectively. In [[Classical antiquity]] and [[Christendom]], prudence and fortitude were seen as the [[cardinal virtues]] that should govern society.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Cleric-Knight-Workman.jpg?width=200 "temperance]], respectively. In [[Classical antiquity]] and [[Christendom]], prudence and fortitude were seen as the [[cardinal virtues]] that should govern society.")
![[[Europe]] and the [[Byzantine Empire]] 1000 CE](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Europe 1000.jpg?width=200 "[[Europe]] and the [[Byzantine Empire]] 1000 CE")
![Hungarian]] nobles, circa 1831](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Hungarian knights, Illustration for Il costume antico e moderno by Giulio Ferrario 1831 (4).jpg?width=200 "Hungarian]] nobles, circa 1831")
![Matsue ''[[daimyō]]'' (c. 1850s)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Matsue daimyo c1850s.jpg?width=200 "Matsue ''[[daimyō]]'' (c. 1850s)")
![The traditional [[social stratification]] of the [[Western world]] in the 15th century](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mittelalterliches Ständebild 15. Jahrhundert.png?width=200 "The traditional [[social stratification]] of the [[Western world]] in the 15th century")
![feudal]] social structure in three orders: those who pray (''oratores''), fight (''bellatores'') and work (''laboratores'')](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Organisation féodale.svg?width=200 "feudal]] social structure in three orders: those who pray (''oratores''), fight (''bellatores'') and work (''laboratores'')")
![Elizabethan]] pedigree of the de Euro family of [[Northumberland]], barons of Warkworth and Clavering. Scrivened, circa 1570 to 1588](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Robert Glover Pedigree de Euro.jpg?width=200 "Elizabethan]] pedigree of the de Euro family of [[Northumberland]], barons of Warkworth and Clavering. Scrivened, circa 1570 to 1588")
![Group of [[Seonbi]] "virtuous scholar" in Korea that followed confucian precepts) (c. 18th century)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sainshieum.jpg?width=200 "Group of [[Seonbi]] \"virtuous scholar\" in Korea that followed confucian precepts) (c. 18th century)")
![[[George Washington]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Washington 1787-1790.jpg?width=200 "[[George Washington]]")
PEOPLE OF HIGH SOCIAL CLASS, IN PARTICULAR OF THE LAND-OWNING SOCIAL CLASS
Gentries; Genteel; Genteel society
a.
1.
Refined, polite, courteous, polished, civil, well-bred, gentlemanly or lady-like.
2.
Fashionable, stylish, elegant (in dress, style of living, etc.).
genteel
PEOPLE OF HIGH SOCIAL CLASS, IN PARTICULAR OF THE LAND-OWNING SOCIAL CLASS
Gentries; Genteel; Genteel society
¦ adjective exaggeratedly or affectedly polite and refined.
Derivatives
genteelism noun
genteelly adverb
genteelness noun
Origin
C16: from Fr. gentil 'well born' (see gentle1).
genteel
PEOPLE OF HIGH SOCIAL CLASS, IN PARTICULAR OF THE LAND-OWNING SOCIAL CLASS
Gentries; Genteel; Genteel society
1.
A genteel person is respectable and well-mannered, and comes or seems to come from a high social class.
It was a place to which genteel families came in search of health and quiet.
...two maiden ladies with genteel manners and voices.
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ADJ
2.
A genteel place or area is quiet and traditional, but may also be old-fashioned and dull.
...the genteel towns of Winchester and Chichester.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
Examples of use of genteel
1. Racing is, of course, more genteel than football.
2. Her public persona in Washington was maternal, nurturing, genteel, soft.
3. Whittington is thought of as a genteel Southerner –– but occasionally an iconoclast and definitely strong–willed.
4. The pub has quite a genteel feel to it –– much like a day at the races.
5. Burgener was a genteel, modest statesman known among colleagues of both parties for his honesty.