单词 | genteel |
释义 | Word Frequency genteel(dʒɛnˈtiːl) adjective 1. affectedly proper or refined; excessively polite 2. respectable, polite, and well-bred a genteel old lady 3. appropriate to polite or fashionable society genteel behaviour Derived forms genteelly (genˈteelly) adverb genteelness (genˈteelness) noun Word origin C16: from French gentil well-born; see gentle |
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