NYT Dictionary
GENTILITY
[ˌd͡ʒɛnˈtɪl.ə.ɾi]Noungen-TIL-i-tygen|til|i|ty · 4 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
Etymology
Origin: French
From Old French gentilité.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: