genteel

Example Sentences

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This is simply his pitch for escaping New York, but in a genteel manner.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

The winner Talarico, who has a Master of Divinity degree from a Christian seminary, offered a more genteel approach.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The spat led to fears that curling was losing its once genteel image and the Canadians faced criticism in their own national media.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

In genteel phrasing, Ancora also alludes to the fact that Paramount would itself remain woefully undersized if it doesn’t merge with Warner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Mother’s shyness and ladylike demeanor had a quieting effect on him, and he was displaying his most genteel behavior.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey