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gentility

[jen-til-i-tee] / dʒɛnˈtɪl ɪ ti /


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As Hemingway exclaimed in the voice of Jake Barnes, “It’s funny what a wonderful gentility you get in the bar of a big hotel.”

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Du Maurier’s world is one of pinched gentility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Its noble gentility has been subtly adding to the DNA of the California sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

Described as a study of masculinity, the collection blended strength and gentility with a focus on refinement.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

He admired the gentility of the city’s citizens and the cleanliness of its streets.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady