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Genteel vs. Gentile
Genteel
Examples:
He rejected the genteel traditions of his upbringing.Her genteel manners impressed the committee.Despite hardships, he maintained a genteel appearance.
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Gentile
/ˈdʒɛntʌɪl/Examples:
Despite being gentile, he embraced the culture deeply.She found solace in gentile rituals and traditions.The store catered to both gentile and Jewish customers.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Genteel is associated with refined or polite behavior, while gentile relates to non-Jews.
- Remember genteel has an e in it, just like etiquette, which relates to manners.
- Gentile and gentile are about who someone is, not how they act.
- Genteel people might attend a gala, while a gentile might attend a different religious service.
- Genteel and gentile both start with gent, but they have very different connotations regarding society and religion.
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