Genteel (adjective)

  1. Refined and well-mannered, often in an affected or insincere way.
  2. Having or showing refinement and good manners, often in an affected or insincere way.

Origin:

The word "genteel" comes from the french word "gentil" which means "of good birth or breeding". it was first used in the 17th century.

Examples:

  1. She had a genteel accent and manners.
  2. The party had a genteel atmosphere.
  3. He had a genteel way of speaking.
  4. The restaurant had a genteel decor.
  5. She had a genteel manner that was not genuine.
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