genteelly
In polished manner
Genteelly means in a genteel manner—with refined, polite, or elegant bearing.
The word often carries a whiff of affectation or pretension, suggesting someone straining to appear more cultured or upper-class than they are: She genteelly sipped her tea while the chaos unfolded around her.
Showing respectful consideration
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- refinedPurified or cultured
- decorousSocially appropriate, dignified
- mannerlyHaving good social conduct
tactful · deferential · cordial · civil · diplomatic · considerate · chivalrous · obliging
Elegant in movement
- poisedCalm and controlled
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
- stylishFashionably elegant
sophisticated · chic · debonair · dapper · impeccable · svelte · tailored · understated
courteous
Showing respectful consideration
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- refinedPurified or cultured
- decorousSocially appropriate, dignified
mannerly · tactful · deferential · cordial · civil · diplomatic · considerate · chivalrous · obliging · complaisant
graceful
Elegant in movement
- poisedCalm and controlled
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
stylish · sophisticated · chic · debonair · dapper · impeccable · svelte · tailored · understated · cultivated
nobility
Titled ruling class
peerage · manor · estate · lineage · hereditary · titled · landed · upper-class · pedigree · breeding
prim
Affectedly proper and stiff
pretentious · airs · mincing · dainty · delicate · fastidious · prudish · stiff · formal · stuffy
genteellycoarsely
In unrefined manner
crudely · vulgarly · roughly · boorishly · churlishly
- genteel behaviorMannered, respectable conduct