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gentility in German

gentility in German is Vornehmheit, vornehme Herkunft, vornehme Lebensart — gentility means the state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.

gentility in German

Vornehmheit
noun
(uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
vornehme Herkunft
noun
(uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
vornehme Lebensart
noun
(uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.

What does "gentility" mean?

  1. noun The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
  2. noun The upper classes, the gentry.
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What is "gentility" in German?

"gentility" in German is Vornehmheit, vornehme Herkunft, vornehme Lebensart. gentility means: The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.

Are there other ways to say "gentility" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gentility": Vornehmheit, vornehme Herkunft, vornehme Lebensart.

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