GENTEEL Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word genteel. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| cultured | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners | ||||||
| polite | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. • not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners | ||||||
| aristocratic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy | ||||||
| courteous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners adjective satellite • exhibiting courtesy and politeness | ||||||
| courtly | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court | ||||||
| debonair | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • having a sophisticated charm • having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air | ||||||
| dignified | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance adjective satellite • having or showing self-esteem | ||||||
| distinguished | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation • used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person | ||||||
| elegant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style adjective satellite • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth • displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution | ||||||
| graceful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution adjective satellite • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth | ||||||
| mannerly | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • socially correct in behavior | ||||||
| polished | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • perfected or made shiny and smooth adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed • (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | ||||||
| refined | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel • freed from impurities by processing adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • precise to a fine degree • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth | ||||||
| sophisticated | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire adjective satellite • ahead in development; complex or intricate • intellectually appealing | ||||||
| stylish | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress • being or in accordance with current social fashions | ||||||
| suave | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • having a sophisticated charm • smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication | ||||||
| well-behaved | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • (usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct | ||||||
| well-bred | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • of good upbringing | ||||||
| well-mannered | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • of good upbringing • socially correct in behavior | ||||||
| civilised | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having a high state of culture and development both social and technological adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners | ||||||
