gentleman

[ jen-tl-muh n ]

/ ˈdʒɛn tl mən /

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noun, plural gen·tle·men.

a man of good family, breeding, or social position.

(used as a polite term) a man: Do you know that gentleman over there?

gentlemen, (used as a form of address): Gentlemen, please come this way.

a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered man: He behaved like a true gentleman.

a male personal servant, especially of a man of social position; valet.

a male attendant upon a king, queen, or other royal person, who is himself of high birth or rank.

a man of good social standing, as a noble or an armigerous commoner.

a man with an independent income who does not work for a living.

a male member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives: The chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts.

History/Historical. a man who is above the rank of yeoman.

Origin of gentleman

Middle English word dating back to 1225–75; see origin at gentle, man¹

SYNONYMS FOR gentleman

4 See man¹.

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usage note for gentleman

See lady.

OTHER WORDS FROM gentleman

gen·tle·man·like, adjective un·der·gen·tle·man, noun, plural un·der·gen·tle·men. un·gen·tle·man·like, adjective

Words nearby gentleman

gentle, gentle breeze, gentle craft, gentle sex, gentlefolk, gentleman, gentleman friend, gentleman of fortune, gentleman of the road, gentleman usher of the black rod, gentleman's gentleman

Example sentences from the Web for gentleman

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That being a gentleman and respecting women is a sign of being a failure.

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So long to a winner, a superstar, a gentleman, and a Yankee.

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If Gentleman's Quarterly comes by for a photo spread, Palmer won't have to put a single sock in a hamper.

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A gentleman seated on the roof appeared to recognise her—at least, he took his hat off as he passed.

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On this account he overcame his slight feeling against Mr. Dare, and put a question to test that gentleman's capacities.

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The good sense of a gentleman is nowhere more finely developed than in his rings.

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He had merely called that gentleman's attention to the very serious allegations laid at his door, and this was true.

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I rang for the waiter, and asked him to go and tell the gentleman this.

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British Dictionary definitions for gentleman

gentleman

/ (ˈdʒɛntəlmən) /

noun plural -men

a man regarded as having qualities of refinement associated with a good family

a man who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated

a polite name for a man

the personal servant of a gentleman (esp in the phrase gentleman's gentleman)

British history a man of gentle birth, who was entitled to bear arms, ranking above a yeoman in social position

(formerly) a smuggler

Derived forms of gentleman

gentlemanly, adjective gentlemanliness, noun

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gentleman

noun, plural gen·tle·men.

Origin of gentleman

SYNONYMS FOR gentleman

usage note for gentleman

OTHER WORDS FROM gentleman

Words nearby gentleman

Example sentences from the Web for gentleman

British Dictionary definitions for gentleman

noun plural -men

Derived forms of gentleman

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

gentleman

noun, plural gen·tle·men.

Origin of gentleman

SYNONYMS FOR gentleman

usage note for gentleman

OTHER WORDS FROM gentleman

Words nearby gentleman

Words related to gentleman

Example sentences from the Web for gentleman

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noun plural -men

Derived forms of gentleman

British Dictionary definitions for gentleman