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Gentility N Social Superiority Demonstrated Genteel Manners Appearances

Word gentility
Definition n. Social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, appearances, or behavior.
Sentence He spoke roughly in order to belie his air of gentility for his entry had been followed by a pause of talk.
Source Dubliners, "Two Gallants", p. 61

Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary

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