gentilly
adv
Meaning
- Like a member of the gentry: in the manner of someone of gentle birth.
- In a manner that reflects the virtues or customs associated with those of gentle birth: generously, courteously, gracefully, nobly, etc.
Etymology / origin
From gentil + -ly; see further at gentle.
Related words
Descendant words
- gentilly(English) (inh)
- gently(English) (inh)
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