Definition of Gentility
Gentility
gen·til·i·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a state of social superiority, as judged by manner, behavior, and appearance; the state belonging to the gentry;
e.g. His gentility is evident in the way he communicates graciously with everyone.
(noun)
courtesy;
e.g. As common gentility, he offered her his coat when it got a little chillier outside.
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