gentlefolks
People of breeding
Gentlefolks is an old-fashioned term for people of good social standing or refined breeding—the gentry.
It appears in period literature and historical contexts: The gentlefolks arrived in their carriages.
The singular gentlefolk exists but is rare.
The word carries a quaint, antiquated flavor in modern use.
Improved through nurture
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
discerning · cultured · well-bred · urbane · dignified · civilized · accomplished · educated
Titled ruling class
- peerageSystem of noble ranks
- patriciansHereditary ruling class
- bluebloodsHereditary upper class
- aristocratsHereditary ruling class
highborn · landed · titled · manor · estate · hereditary · lineage · dukes
People famous for attending events
- eliteSuperior select group
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- wealthyHaving abundant financial resources
- affluentHaving abundant financial resources
upper-class · establishment · notables · dignitaries · well-to-do · moneyed · fashionable · prominent
Showing good manners
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- mannerlyHaving good social conduct
- civilMinimally polite
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
gallant · respectful · gracious · considerate · cordial · deferential · tactful · decorous
cultivated
Improved through nurture
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
tasteful · discerning · cultured · well-bred · urbane · dignified · civilized · accomplished · educated · learned
nobility
Titled ruling class
- peerageSystem of noble ranks
- patriciansHereditary ruling class
- bluebloodsHereditary upper class
aristocrats · highborn · landed · titled · manor · estate · hereditary · lineage · dukes · earls
socialites
People famous for attending events
- eliteSuperior select group
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- wealthyHaving abundant financial resources
affluent · upper-class · establishment · notables · dignitaries · well-to-do · moneyed · fashionable · prominent · respectable
polite
Showing good manners
chivalrous · gallant · respectful · gracious · considerate · cordial · deferential · tactful · decorous · proper