gentlefolk Synonyms

gentlefolk Meaning

Wordnet

gentlefolk (n)

people of good family and breeding and high social status

Webster

gentlefolk (n. pl.)

Alt. of Gentlefolks

gentlefolk Sentence Examples

  1. The gentlefolk of the village welcomed the weary travelers with open arms.
  2. In the quaint teahouse, the gentlefolk sipped delicate brews and engaged in refined conversation.
  3. The gentlefolk attended the grand ball, their gowns and suits shimmering under the chandeliers.
  4. The gentlefolk extended their patronage to the local artists, who created exquisite works for them.
  5. Among the gentlefolk, there existed a strict etiquette and code of conduct.
  6. The gentlefolk indulged in leisurely pastimes, such as reading poetry and playing musical instruments.
  7. The gentlefolk's education was focused on the arts, literature, and social graces.
  8. The gentlefolk often gathered at grand estates for hunting parties and other social events.
  9. Despite their wealth and status, the gentlefolk were known for their kindness and generosity.
  10. The gentlefolk of the past left behind a rich legacy of culture and refinement that is still admired today.

FAQs About the word gentlefolk

people of good family and breeding and high social statusAlt. of Gentlefolks

nobility,gentry, aristocracy, gentility, upper class, society,elite, patriciate, jet set, Four Hundred

plebeians, proletariat, bourgeoisie, plebs, plebeians, (the) populace, (the) crowd, (the) public,proletariat, peasantry

The gentlefolk of the village welcomed the weary travelers with open arms.

In the quaint teahouse, the gentlefolk sipped delicate brews and engaged in refined conversation.

The gentlefolk attended the grand ball, their gowns and suits shimmering under the chandeliers.

The gentlefolk extended their patronage to the local artists, who created exquisite works for them.