gentility Meaning & Definition
/ˌd͡ʒɛnˈtɪl.ə.ti/
What Does Gentility Mean?
Gentility is a noun that means The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior. It is also used to mean The upper classes, the gentry.
Gentility in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌd͡ʒɛnˈtɪl.ə.ti/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | refinement, genteelness and breeding |
| Plural | gentilities |
Gentility Definition (Noun)
- The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
- The upper classes, the gentry.
Synonyms of Gentility
Gentility synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gentility (countable and uncountable, plural gentilities)
Words That Rhyme With Gentility
Origin of Gentility
From Old French gentilité.
Gentility Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of gentility is /ˌd͡ʒɛnˈtɪl.ə.ti/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (tɪl).
Common Questions About Gentility
What part of speech is gentility?
Gentility is a noun.
What is another word for gentility?
You can replace gentility with words such as refinement, genteelness and breeding. See the full list of gentility synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of gentility?
The plural of gentility is gentilities.