Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being polite and courteous; refinement of manner or behavior.

“The host’s gentility was evident in the way she welcomed her guests to the dinner party.”

2. noun

A sense of refinement or delicacy, especially in social or cultural matters.

“The novel explores the complexities of gentility in the aristocratic society of 19th-century England.”

3. noun

A social class or group characterized by refinement of manners and behavior.

“The gentility of the upper class was reflected in their elegant homes and refined tastes.”