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 gentlemanlike

His appearance was engaging, his manners gentle if not gentlemanlike, and he had a temper never disturbed.

Endymion |Benjamin Disraeli
The groom took the hint, and is always considered one of the most gentlemanlike fellows in the county.

Ernest Maltravers, Complete |Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Ladies and gentlemen are not amusing; the more ladylike or gentlemanlike they are, the more insipid I find them.

Kenelm Chillingly, Complete |Edward Bulwer-Lytton
He is a charming boy, most gentlemanlike, and has that peculiar childlike simplicity which belongs to none but Italians.

The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton |Mrs. Russell Barrington

I really thought you were poor—as poor as a young man of gentlemanlike habits could be, and yet exist.

Phantom Fortune, A Novel |M. E. Braddon

British Dictionary definitions for gentlemanlike

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

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

Example sentences from the Web for gentlemanlike

British Dictionary definitions for gentlemanlike

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 gentlemanlike

Example sentences from the Web for gentlemanlike

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noun plural -men

Derived forms of gentleman

British Dictionary definitions for gentlemanlike