gentility

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, vornehm, kultiviert oder von edler Herkunft zu sein, oft verbunden mit feinen Manieren, Eleganz und sozialem Status.

A noun referring to the quality of being genteel, refined, or belonging to a high social class, often associated with manners, elegance, and social status.

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1. Social refinementC1formalbritish

   The quality of being genteel, refined, or belonging to a high social class.

   Vornehmheit

   • Her gentility was evident in her polite manners and elegant speech.
   • The family prided themselves on their gentility and long lineage.
   • He was impressed by the gentility of the old manor house.

   Synonymebreedingcivilitycourtesycultivationdecorumelegancegracepolishrefinementrespectability

   Antonymecoarsenesscrudenessrudenessvulgarity

2. Pretentious refinementC2formalbritish

   An affected or exaggerated attempt to appear refined or upper-class.

   Vorgetäuschte Vornehmheit

   • His gentility seemed forced and unnatural.
   • The party was marked by an air of strained gentility.
   • She criticized the gentility of the nouveau riche.

   Synonymeaffectationpretensionpretentiousnesssnobbery

   Antonymeboorishnesscoarsenesscrudenessroughnessvulgarity