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Definition of gentility:
- Good extraction; dignity of birth.
- Paganism; heathenism.
- The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry.
- 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.
Synonyms:
corruption, refinement, gentlewoman, politesse, procreation, breeding, gallantry, deception, decorum, genteelness, facts of life, gentleman, duplicity, the nobility, patriciate, over, Brahman, courtesy, foul play, bringing up, mannerliness, behavior, nobility, quality, fosterage, tact, fostering, misconduct, society, flower, upbringing, blue blood, aristocracy, propriety, dishonesty, polite company, reproduction, courteousness, smoke and mirrors, polite society, the upper class, education, gentlefolk, gentry, double-dealing, rearing, upper class, civility, chivalry, raising, training, elite, politeness, nurture, grace, upper crust, guile, deceit, graciousness.
Usage examples:
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Attention, application, accuracy, method, punctuality, good behavior, modesty, gentility, enlightenment, all of these and more are essential to success and for the highest achievement of the true purpose of living.
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With him were several men who appeared to have some fair title to gentility.
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Madame Prune is eagerly attentive, obsequious, and rapacious; her eyebrows are closely shaven, her teeth carefully lacquered with black, as befits a lady of gentility, and at all and no matter what hours, she appears on all fours at the entrance of our apartment, to offer us her services.
