genteelly

• Наречие, означающее 'вежливо, изысканно или элегантно, часто с преувеличенным или наигранным чувством социального превосходства'. Происходит от прилагательного 'genteel' и часто имеет слегка ироничный или старомодный оттенок.

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.

   Утончённо

   • 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.

   Synonymscourteouslyelegantlygraciouslypolitelyrespectablytastefullyurbane

   Antonymscoarselycrudelyrudelyuncouthlyvulgarly