gentility

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade de ser refinado, distinto ou pertencente à classe alta, frequentemente associada a boas maneiras, elegância e posição social.

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.

   Requinte

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbreedingcivilitycourtesycultivationdecorumelegancegracepolishrefinementrespectability

   Antônimoscoarsenesscrudenessrudenessvulgarity

2. Pretentious refinementC2formalbritish

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

   Finais afetação

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

   Sinônimosaffectationpretensionpretentiousnesssnobbery

   Antônimosboorishnesscoarsenesscrudenessroughnessvulgarity