genteelly

• Advérbio que significa 'de maneira educada, refinada ou elegante', frequentemente com um senso exagerado ou afetado de superioridade social. Deriva do adjetivo 'genteel' e costuma ter um tom levemente irônico ou antiquado.

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.

   Com refinamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscourteouslyelegantlygraciouslypolitelyrespectablytastefullyurbane

   Antônimoscoarselycrudelyrudelyuncouthlyvulgarly