genteelly

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'höflich, vornehm oder elegant, oft mit übertriebenem oder aufgesetztem Gefühl sozialer Überlegenheit'. Es stammt vom Adjektiv 'genteel' ab und hat oft einen leicht ironischen oder altmodischen Beigeschmack.

An adverb meaning 'in a polite, refined, or elegant manner, often with an exaggerated or affected sense of social superiority.' It is derived from the adjective 'genteel' and often carries a slightly ironic or old-fashioned tone.

1. In a refined or polite mannerC1formalbritish

   In a way that shows refined, polite, and often upper-class manners.

   Vornehm

   • She spoke genteelly to the guests at the party.
   • He genteelly declined the offer of more food.
   • The old lady walked genteelly down the street.

   Synonymecourteouslyelegantlygraciouslypolitelyrespectablytastefullyurbane

   Antonymecoarselycrudelyrudelyuncouthlyvulgarly