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genteel


These are words and phrases related to genteel. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of genteel.

CALM AND NICE TO OTHERS


They're lovely, genteel people who sent flowers when her father passed away.

Synonyms and examples


gentle
She's so sweet and gentle with the children.
mild
Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person.
mild-mannered
He's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis.
wouldn't hurt a fly
informal
Oh, she's so nice, she wouldn't hurt a fly.
soft-hearted
He's a soft-hearted bear of a guy who runs a cat rescue.
tender-hearted
She's such a tender-hearted little girl, she cries if anyone in her class is upset.
compassionate
I had the most compassionate nurse when I was in hospital - she was truly wonderful.
sympathetic
He's a sympathetic and patient listener.
soft
disapproving
He's too soft - he needs to tell his kids to get it together and stop getting in trouble.

Antonyms and examples


mean
He's a nasty, mean man who takes joy in other people's pain.
hard-hearted
Only a hard-hearted monster would pass by someone in need.
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light
low
delicate
soothing
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Someone who is gentle is calm and nice to others. Things that are gentle are not strong or forceful.

genteel | American Thesaurus


genteel


adjective
These are words and phrases related to genteel. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of genteel.
My aunt Mary was the most genteel woman I ever knew.

Synonyms


refined
well-bred
courteous
mannerly
polite
civil
well-spoken
ladylike
gentlemanly
courtly
decorous
poised
polished
cultured
cultivated
urbane
aristocratic
thoroughbred
patrician
of gentle blood

Antonyms


unrefined
uncultured
inelegant
unpolished
impolite
discourteous
unmannerly
uncivil
rude
boorish
plebeian
low-class
low-bred
ill-bred
White gloves are a must at such a genteel gathering.

Synonyms


elegant
stylish
fashionable
modish
suited to high society
elite
silk-stocking
high-class
Slang
hoity-toity
Slang
highfalutin
Slang
high-hat
Slang
swank
Slang
ritzy
Slang
high-toned
Slang
swell
Slang
tony
Slang
overrefined
pretentious

Antonyms


unaffected
natural
simple
plain
unsophisticated
unfashionable
inelegant
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