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genteel in Dutch

genteel in Dutch is galant, modieus, aristocratisch — genteel means polite, refined, and well-mannered, sometimes to an exaggerated or old-fashioned degree.

genteel in Dutch

galant
adj
Polite and well-mannered.
modieus
adj
Stylish or elegant.
aristocratisch
adj
Aristocratic.

What does "genteel" mean?

  1. adj Polite, refined, and well-mannered, sometimes to an exaggerated or old-fashioned degree.
    "She grew up in a genteel household that valued good manners above all."
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genteel in a sentence

  • She grew up in a genteel household that valued good manners above all.
  • The hotel has a genteel, old-world charm.

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What is "genteel" in Dutch?

"genteel" in Dutch is galant, modieus, aristocratisch. genteel means: Polite, refined, and well-mannered, sometimes to an exaggerated or old-fashioned degree.

How do you use "genteel" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew up in a genteel household that valued good manners above all." In Dutch, "genteel" is galant, modieus, aristocratisch.

Are there other ways to say "genteel" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "genteel": galant, modieus, aristocratisch.

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