genteelness

[US]//dʒenˈtiːl.nəs//
[UK]//dʒenˈtiːl.nəs//

Translation

n. Den egenskab ved at være høflig, fin eller mode, undertiden på en forladt eller showy måde; Den tilstand, der består i at følge adelens eller aristokratisk standarder.
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Example Sentences

her genteelness of manner impressed everyone at the formal dinner.

hunrs måde at opføre sig på var så høflig, at alle blev indtrykt under den formelle middag.

the genteelness in his speech revealed his aristocratic background.

den høflige måde, han talte, viste hans adelige baggrund.

they appreciated the genteelness and refinement of the old mansion.

de elskede den høflighed og finhed i den gamle herregård.

the genteelness of birth does not guarantee good character.

at være født høflig garanterer ikke god karakter.

there was a certain old-world genteelness to her gestures.

der var en bestemt gammeldags høflighed i hendes gestusser.

his genteelness of spirit made him beloved by all.

hans høflighed i ånd gjorde ham elsket af alle.

the teacher emphasized genteelness in student behavior.

læreren understregede høflighed i elevopførsel.

she tried to display genteelness despite her humble origins.

hun prøvede at vise høflighed, selvom hendes oprindelse var beskedent.

the lack of genteelness in his actions surprised his colleagues.

manglen på høflighed i hans handlinger overraskede hans kolleger.

he was known for the genteelness of his character.

han kendtes for høfligheden i sin karakter.

the genteelness of her speech was admired by the audience.

hendes høflige måde at tale var bemærket af publikum.

despite his wealth, he maintained true genteelness.

selvom han var rig, beholdt han den sande høflighed.

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