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Meaning of genteelism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Genteel behaviour.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A nicer word used instead of a vulgar or distasteful word
    countable

Examples

“Were such cheerful genteelisms any use?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Genteelly Genteelness Genter genthelvite genthite Genthner

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