gentility

noun
UK: /dʒenˈtɪlɪti/
US: /dʒenˈtɪləti/

  1. Polite and respectful behavior or manners; refinement or elegance of manners or social standing.

    1. She showed gentility when greeting her guests.
    2. The old family home reflected a sense of gentility and quiet dignity.

  2. People of high social class; the gentry.

    1. The local gentility gathered for the charity ball.
    2. His family claimed membership in the minor gentility of the county.

Synonyms

civility urbanity courtesy nobility refinement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gentility" in English means: Polite and respectful behavior or manners; refinement or elegance of manners or social standing., People of high social class; the gentry..

The phonetic transcription of "gentility" is /dʒenˈtɪlɪti/ in British English and /dʒenˈtɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gentility": civility, urbanity, courtesy, nobility, refinement.

Example usage of "gentility": "She showed gentility when greeting her guests.". More examples on the page.