Definition of genteelism in English:

genteelism

noundʒɛnˈtiːlɪz(ə)mdʒɛnˈtilɪzəm

A word or expression used because it is thought to be socially more acceptable than the everyday word.
雅语；婉词
in German usage ‘sister’ was the accepted genteelism for ‘mistress’
在德语习惯用法中，“情妇”公认的委婉说法是“妹妹”。
Example sentencesExamples
- Lady used to indicate a woman professional, as in lady doctor and lady lawyer, a genteelism that dates from a time when women were rare in such professions.
- This genteelism is creeping in all over the place, as if the word ‘me’ has suddenly become impolite.
Synonyms
polite term, substitute, mild alternative, indirect term, understatement, underplaying, softening, politeness, coy term

Definition of genteelism in US English:

genteelism

noundʒɛnˈtilɪzəmjenˈtēlizəm

A word or expression used because it is thought to be socially more acceptable than the everyday word.
雅语；婉词
in German usage “sister” was the accepted genteelism for “mistress.”
在德语习惯用法中，“情妇”公认的委婉说法是“妹妹”。
Example sentencesExamples
- This genteelism is creeping in all over the place, as if the word ‘me’ has suddenly become impolite.
- Lady used to indicate a woman professional, as in lady doctor and lady lawyer, a genteelism that dates from a time when women were rare in such professions.
Synonyms
polite term, substitute, mild alternative, indirect term, understatement, underplaying, softening, politeness, coy term

词汇	genteelism
释义	Definition of genteelism in English: genteelism noundʒɛnˈtiːlɪz(ə)mdʒɛnˈtilɪzəm A word or expression used because it is thought to be socially more acceptable than the everyday word. 雅语；婉词 in German usage ‘sister’ was the accepted genteelism for ‘mistress’ 在德语习惯用法中，“情妇”公认的委婉说法是“妹妹”。 Example sentencesExamples Lady used to indicate a woman professional, as in lady doctor and lady lawyer, a genteelism that dates from a time when women were rare in such professions. This genteelism is creeping in all over the place, as if the word ‘me’ has suddenly become impolite. Synonyms polite term, substitute, mild alternative, indirect term, understatement, underplaying, softening, politeness, coy term Definition of genteelism in US English: genteelism noundʒɛnˈtilɪzəmjenˈtēlizəm A word or expression used because it is thought to be socially more acceptable than the everyday word. 雅语；婉词 in German usage “sister” was the accepted genteelism for “mistress.” 在德语习惯用法中，“情妇”公认的委婉说法是“妹妹”。 Example sentencesExamples This genteelism is creeping in all over the place, as if the word ‘me’ has suddenly become impolite. Lady used to indicate a woman professional, as in lady doctor and lady lawyer, a genteelism that dates from a time when women were rare in such professions. Synonyms polite term, substitute, mild alternative, indirect term, understatement, underplaying, softening, politeness, coy term
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