adj
gentlemanly
adj
1
Behaving with the courtesy and manners expected of a gentleman.
"His gentlemanly manner impressed everyone at the dinner."
"It was a gentlemanly gesture to let her go first."
How to Use Gentlemanly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPolite and courteous, in the way associated with a gentleman.
Common pairings
gentlemanly conduct
gentlemanly manner
Word Forms
gentlemanlier comparative, more gentlemanly comparative, gentlemanliest superlative, most gentlemanly superlative
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Etymology
From gentleman plus the adjective-forming suffix -ly.