Gen*teel" (?), a. [F. gentil
noble, pretty, graceful. See Gentle.] 1.
Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded as
belonging to high birth and breeding; free from vulgarity, or lowness
of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste;
polite; well-bred; as, genteel company, manners,
address.
2. Graceful in mien or form; elegant in
appearance, dress, or manner; as, the lady has a genteel
person. Law.
3. Suited to the position of lady or a
gentleman; as, to live in a genteel allowance.
Syn. -- Polite; well-bred; refined; polished.