adj
gentlemanly
Gentlemanly (adj) means behaving with the courtesy and manners expected of a gentleman. Example: “His gentlemanly manner impressed everyone at the dinner.”
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- gentlemanlier, more gentlemanly
- Superlative
- gentlemanliest, most gentlemanly
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Etymology
From gentleman plus the adjective-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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gentlemanlike
Rhymes for gentlemanly
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What does “gentlemanly” mean?
The word “gentlemanly” means behaving with the courtesy and manners expected of a gentleman. In plain terms, polite and courteous, in the way associated with a gentleman.
How do you use “gentlemanly” in a sentence?
Here is “gentlemanly” used in a sentence: “His gentlemanly manner impressed everyone at the dinner.”
What part of speech is “gentlemanly”?
“Gentlemanly” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of gentlemanly?
"gentlemanly" (adj) means behaving with the courtesy and manners expected of a gentleman.
