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genteelism gen·teel·ism G0087700 (jĕn-tēl′ĭz′əm)n. A word or expression thought by its user to be more refined than another, as in expectorate for spit.genteelism (dʒɛnˈtiːlɪzəm) na word or phrase used in place of a less genteel onegen•teel•ism (dʒɛnˈti lɪz əm)
n. a word or phrase used in place of another, supposedly less genteel term. [1925–30] genteelism1. the deliberate use of a word or phrase as a substitute for one thought to be less proper, if not coarse, as male cow for buil or limb for leg.
2. an instance of such substitution.See also: Language
a polished style and graceful form in literary works.See also: Literary Style |