ETYM Greek: cf. French aristocratique.
Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy; SYN. aristocratical, blue, blue-blooded, gentle, patrician.
ETYM From Court.
Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; SYN. elegant, formal, stately.
1. Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; SYN. imposing, magisterial.
2. Set apart from other such things.
3. (Used of persons) Standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; SYN. eminent, great.
ETYM French gentil noble, pretty, graceful. Related to Gentle.
1. Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded as belonging to high birth and education; free from vulgarity, or lowness of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste; polite; well-bred.
2. Graceful in manner or form; elegant in appearance, dress, or manner.
3. Suited to the position of lady or a gentleman; SYN. Polite; well-bred; refined; polished.
Coming from superior stock.
In an aristocratic manner.
In a courtly manner; politely
In a genteel manner.
In a plush manner.