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gentility

[jen-til-i-tee] / dʒɛnˈtɪl ɪ ti /


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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

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

But a butler might surpass his master in gentility and remain, nevertheless, the butler.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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