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gentility - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'gentility' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Gentility [ n.]
- Good extraction; dignity of birth.
- The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding.
- The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry.
- Paganism; heathenism.