Meaning Of The Word Genteel

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What's The Definition Of Genteel?

genteel
A genteel place or area is quiet and traditional, but may also be old-fashioned and dull.
adjective: A genteel person is respectable and well-mannered, and comes or seems to come from a high social class.

genteel in American English
having or showing the good taste and refinement associated with polite society; elegant, fashionable, etc.
adjective: belonging or suited to polite society

genteel in British English
adjective: affectedly proper or refined; excessively polite

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