Definition of gentility Gentility
/ʤɛntɪˈlɪti/ - [jentilitee] - gen•til•i•ty
We found 9 definitions of gentility from 5 different sources.
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What does gentility mean?
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| gentility - elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression | ||
| breeding, genteelness | ||
| elegance a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- gentility (n.)
Good extraction; dignity of birth. - gentility (n.)
The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding. - gentility (n.)
The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry. - gentility (n.)
Paganism; heathenism.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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gentility
Gentility without ability is worse than plain beggary.
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🔤- gentility, noun, singular of gentilities.
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