| 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 |
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