1. plural of gentility; the quality of being refined, polite, and well-mannered; good breeding or social grace
Usage: usually used in plural form; formal or literary
2. plural of gentility; the customs, manners, or conventions of polite society
Usage: usually used in plural form; formal or literary

Examples

• She maintained all the gentilities expected of a woman of her social standing.
• The old manor house was filled with the gentilities of a bygone era.
• He observed the gentilities of polite conversation despite his discomfort.
• The gentilities of Victorian society seem quaint to modern readers.
• They exchanged gentilities before discussing the serious business at hand.
• The ambassador's speech was marked by careful attention to diplomatic gentilities.