genteelisms
The word “genteelisms” has 3 syllables: gen-teel-isms
It's pronounced as /dʒɛnˈtiːlɪzəmz/
What is synonym and antonym for genteelisms?
In the thesaurus, “genteelisms” has 25 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for genteelisms along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for genteelisms
- analogies
- archaisms
- bywords
- circumlocutions
- cliches
- code words
- colloquialisms
- cries
- euphemisms
- expressions
- idioms
- locutions
- metaphors
- modernisms
- mottoes
- mottos
- neologisms
- nice-nellyisms
- phrases
- provincialisms
- shibboleths
- similes
- slogans
- terms
- watchwords
Antonyms for genteelisms
- dysphemisms
Meanings of genteelisms
- noun
- A nicer word used instead of a vulgar or distasteful word.
Example Sentences
- Her speech was filled with outdated genteelisms that made her sound detached from reality.
- The professor criticized the writer for using too many genteelisms in describing poverty.
- Instead of calling it a lie, he used one of his usual genteelisms to avoid offense.
- The dialogue was laced with genteelisms, which felt unnatural for the gritty setting.
- These genteelisms were meant to soften the harsh truths of colonial history.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to genteelisms, such as: analogies, archaisms, bywords, circumlocutions, cliches, code words, colloquialisms.
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