gentility

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Learn the meaning of gentility with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

gentility

(noun)

Meaning

social superiority as a result of wealth

Example

"Her gentility was evident in her poised demeanor at the gala."

Synonyms

refinementelegance

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'gentilitas', meaning 'of high birth'.
Related word forms
  • noun: gentlemanliness
  • adjective: gentle