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genteelism
[ jen-tee-liz-uhm ]
/ dʒɛnˈti lɪz əm /
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noun
a word or phrase used in place of another, supposedly less genteel term: “Limb” is a genteelism for “leg.”
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Words nearby genteelism
genseng, Genseric, gent, gentamicin, genteel, genteelism, gentian, gentianaceous, gentian blue, gentianella, gentian family
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How to use genteelism in a sentence
He will eventually shed this genteelism, while still struggling with his duel nature.
British Dictionary definitions for genteelism
genteelism
/ (dʒɛnˈtiːlɪzəm) /
noun
a word or phrase used in place of a less genteel one
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