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0 typical of a high social class -- 上流社會的；上流社會典型的
- The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay. 這座大宅透出上流社會的高貴典雅，也散發著衰敗的氣息。
- He took elocution lessons to try to make his accent sound more genteel. 為了盡量使自己的口音聽起來更像上流社會人士，他修了教授演講技巧的課程。
- a genteel southern lady 一位彬彬有禮的南方女士
- The game seemed to be a more genteel version of American football. 這種比賽看起來像美式橄欖球比賽的溫和版。

Sectarianism was not, therefore, simply an expression of working-class antagonisms but enjoyed a healthy support in the genteel suburbs.
Indeed, it was because of this sanctification that they could betray codes of genteel conduct without reprisal.
In particular, he casts aspersions on the genteel pretensions of the upper middle classes, and the old boy network's efforts to monopolize professional careers.
The clip-clop of horses' hooves today may evoke flowing silk dresses and frock coats, carriages and a genteel way of life that has disappeared.
He also became critical of the emptiness of the genteel life he was supposed to emulate.
The ornamental cottage is to an equivalent degree a reduction in the social equipment which might be expected by a genteel family.
Rather, she sought a genteel method of putting food on the table for her family.
Historians have often been too ready to accept this image of the reluctant genteel governess without question.