gentility

Example Sentences

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What it says about America: The rising tide of gentility and middle-class values swept across American culture during the second half of the 19th century, says Fink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

As Machiavelli went on to suggest, the master liar must never show any weakness or gentility; he must always be, or at least appear to be, brutal, exuding righteous anger, control, power.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

That sort of gentility is not unusual for this stage of the campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2023

I feel oppressed, too, by the mandatory gentility of Wal-Mart culture.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich