adj

gentlemanly

Gentlemanly (adj) means behaving with the courtesy and manners expected of a gentleman. Example: “His gentlemanly manner impressed everyone at the dinner.”

adj

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for gentlemanly

manly womanly cleanly humanly

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Frequently asked questions

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.