genteelly

He "genteelly" met me, took Captain Barker's letter of introduction, and then introduced me to his wife and daughter, and to his wife's sister from Boston, who was there on a visit with her daughter, making quite a lively social circle.

A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences Laura S. Haviland

But eventually I did wake up to the event at hand when it gradually dawned on me that a wonderful battle of contrasts was being fought most genteelly by two successful, confident and determined women on the stage.

Writers in Conversation « Tales from the Reading Room 2009

He was that rare thing, a gentleman, although "genteelly rumpled and genially grumpy" as his New York Times obituary described him.

Michael Winship: Where's Ed Newman When You Need Him? 2010

He was that rare thing, a gentleman, although genteelly rumpled and genially grumpy.

Michael Winship: Where's Ed Newman When You Need Him? 2010

They fancy some foul, obscure den… But no, innocent friend; in these days men have learned the art of sinning expertly and genteelly, so as not to shock the eyes and senses of respectable society.

Apple’s New Device: The Tablet | Manolith 2010

He was that rare thing, a gentleman, although "genteelly rumpled and genially grumpy" as his New York Times obituary described him.

Michael Winship: Where's Ed Newman When You Need Him? 2010

He was that rare thing, a gentleman, although "genteelly rumpled and genially grumpy" as his New York Times obituary described him.

Michael Winship: Where's Ed Newman When You Need Him? 2010

He was that rare thing, a gentleman, although "genteelly rumpled and genially grumpy" as his New York Times obituary described him.

Michael Winship: Where's Ed Newman When You Need Him? 2010

Mr. Batterberry, who in recent years had genteelly declined to disclose his age to the news media -- "Age entries should be reserved for wine lists," he once told The New York Times -- was 78.

Michael Batterberry Dies At 78: Founded 'Food & Wine,' 'Food Arts' Magazines 2010

He was that rare thing, a gentleman, although "genteelly rumpled and genially grumpy."

Michael Winship: Where's Ed Newman When You Need Him? 2010