English Explanatory Dictionary

genteelism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Genteel behaviour.
  2. A nicer word used instead of a vulgar or distasteful word

Word forms

genteelism genteelisms

Etymology

From genteel + -ism.

Synonyms

euphemism
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