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Gentlefolk


Description:

Gentlefolk refers to well-mannered and refined individuals who are part of the upper social class. It is typically used to describe people of good breeding, sophistication, and courteous behavior.


Examples:

1. Noun (Plural)

a) The event was attended by a gathering of distinguished gentlefolk from all over the city.

b) The gentlefolk were greeted with utmost respect by the hotel staff.


2. Adjective

a) She possesses a gentlefolk charm that captivates everyone around her.

b) The party was a graceful affair, attended by a gentlefolk crowd.


3. Usage as a Related Term:

This is a term often associated with the English gentry during the Victorian era. It signifies the polite and respectable society of that time.


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