Sentence examples for facade of gentility from inspiring English sources

Embracing sentiment without going soft on substance, she hides her stronger purpose beneath a facade of gentility in a manner that would make Jane Austen smile.

It's this abject helplessness, amid a disorienting facade of movie-watching, mini Merlot-sipping gentility that sets us aquiver.

All arms are on the same basis; all are signs of gentility—"the ensigns of nobility".

"They ignore the most basic standards of gentility and respect," Mr. Castro continued.

As a status symbol, even as a sign of gentility, they've lost their standing.

Here and there, towards the top of Amhurst Road, pockets of gentility peek through the desperation.

By the time of Susanna Kaysen's stay, the air of gentility was disappearing.

"Mansfield" was her own embellishment; it had the sound of gentility.

She represents a fading tradition of gentility, the bizarre criminals are a cross-section of a nation in decline.

The adagio, a full two minutes longer than on Mr. Norrington's London recording, was an oasis of gentility.

With an air of gentility, he greeted the women and kissed the mother's hand.