genteel

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

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Adjective

Positive genteel

Comparative more genteel

Superlative most genteel

1. Genteel means refined and showing the polite manners and traditions of society.

   Crook your pinkie when you drink tea. People will think you have a genteel background.