genteelest
Maximally proper mannered
Genteelest is the superlative of genteel, meaning most refined, polished, or affectedly proper in manner.
Genteel suggests an exaggerated concern with appearing respectable or upper-class, often with a hint of pretension: She spoke in the genteelest tones, as if addressing royalty.
The word is uncommon, as genteel itself carries enough emphasis.
Purified or cultured
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- eruditeProfoundly knowledgeable
- learnedHaving much knowledge
educated · polished · accomplished · worldly · cosmopolitan · enlightened · intellectual · scholarly
Elegant in movement
- stylishFashionably elegant
- poisedCalm and controlled
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- distinguishedNotable and respected
aristocratic · noble · patrician · well-appointed · fashionable · chic · classy · dapper
Showing good manners
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- mannerlyHaving good social conduct
- well-manneredPolite and respectful
- considerateMindful of others' needs
respectful · chivalrous · gallant · cordial · affable · deferential · obliging · complaisant
refined
Purified or cultured
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- eruditeProfoundly knowledgeable
learned · educated · polished · accomplished · worldly · cosmopolitan · enlightened · intellectual · scholarly · literate
graceful
Elegant in movement
distinguished · aristocratic · noble · patrician · well-appointed · fashionable · chic · classy · dapper · debonair
polite
Showing good manners
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- mannerlyHaving good social conduct
- well-manneredPolite and respectful
considerate · respectful · chivalrous · gallant · cordial · affable · deferential · obliging · complaisant · ceremonious