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- [jen-teel]
- /dʒɛnˈtil/
- /dʒenˈtiːl/
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- [jen-teel]
- /dʒɛnˈtil/
Definitions of genteelly word
- adjective genteelly belonging or suited to polite society. 1
- adjective genteelly well-bred or refined; polite; elegant; stylish. 1
- adjective genteelly affectedly or pretentiously polite, delicate, etc. 1
- noun genteelly In a genteel manner. 1
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Origin of genteelly
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < French gentil; see gentle
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Parts of speech for Genteelly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
genteelly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
genteelly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for genteelly
adverb genteelly
- graciously — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- urbanely — having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities: an urbane manner.
- civilly — with civility; politely
Antonyms for genteelly
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