GENTEELLY

genteelly

(adverb) in a genteel manner; “the English lived genteelly in India”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

genteelly (comparative more genteelly, superlative most genteelly)

In a genteel manner.

Source: Wiktionary

Gen*teel"ly, adv.

Definition: In a genteel manner.

GENTEEL

Gen*teel", a. Etym: [F. gentil noble, pretty, graceful. See Gentle.]

1. Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded as belonging to high birth and breeding; free from vulgarity, or lowness of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste; polite; well-bred; as, genteel company, manners, address.

2. Graceful in mien or form; elegant in appearance, dress, or manner; as, the lady has a genteel person. Law.

3. Suited to the position of lady or a gentleman; as, to live in a genteel allowance.

Syn.

– Polite; well-bred; refined; polished.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition