Difference between Genteel and Polite

What is the difference between Genteel and Polite?

Genteel as an adjective is polite, well-mannered. while Polite as an adjective is well-mannered, civilized.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Polite, well-mannered. Not vulgar or rude. Stylish or elegant. aristocratic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Well-mannered, civilized.Smooth, polished, burnished.

Example sentence: Be polite to all, but intimate with few.

We hope you now know whether to use Genteel or Polite in your sentence.