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View usage for: (dʒentəlmənli) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe a man's behaviour as gentlemanly, you approve of him because he has good manners. [approval] He was respected by all who knew him for his kind and gentlemanly consideration. Synonyms: chivalrous, mannerly, obliging, refined More Synonyms of gentlemanly gentlemanly in American English (ˈdʒɛntəlmənli) adjective of, characteristic of, or fit for a gentleman; well-mannered : also ˈgentlemanˌlike Derived forms gentlemanliness (ˈgentlemanliness) noun Examples of 'gentlemanly' in a sentencegentlemanly QuotationsAnyone can be heroic from time to time, but a gentleman is something you have to be all the timeLuigi PirandelloThe Pleasure of Honesty He was respected for his kind and gentlemanly ways. QuotationAnyone can be heroic from time to time, but a gentleman is something you have to be all the time [Luigi Pirandello – The Pleasure of Honesty]Additional synonymsDefinition polite or courteous He couldn't even bring himself to be civil to Pauline. Synonyms polite, obliging, accommodating, civilized, courteous, considerate, affable, courtly, well-bred, complaisant, well-manneredDefinition polite and considerate in manner He gave me a courteous but firm refusal. Synonyms polite, civil, respectful, mannerly, polished, refined, gracious, gallant, affable, urbane, courtly, well-bred, well-manneredDefinition well-educated His mother was an elegant, cultivated woman. Synonyms refined, cultured, advanced, polished, educated, sophisticated, accomplished, discriminating, enlightened, discerning, civilized, genteel, well-educated, urbane, erudite, well-bredNearby words ofgentlemanly - gentility
- gentle
- gentleman
- gentlemanly
- gentleness
- gentry
- genuine
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