Genteelism Definition

jĕn-tēlĭzəm
noun
A word or expression thought by its user to be more refined than another, as in expectorate for spit.
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A nicer word used instead of a vulgar or distasteful word.

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Noun

Singular:
genteelism
Plural:
genteelisms

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