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gentlemanlike

gen·tle·man
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jen-tl-muh n]
    • /ˈdʒɛn tl mən/
    • /ˈdʒentl.mən.laɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-tl-muh n]
    • /ˈdʒɛn tl mən/

Definitions of gentlemanlike word

  • noun plural gentlemanlike a man of good family, breeding, or social position. 1
  • noun plural gentlemanlike (used as a polite term) a man: Do you know that gentleman over there? 1
  • noun plural gentlemanlike gentlemen, (used as a form of address): Gentlemen, please come this way. 1
  • noun plural gentlemanlike a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered man: He behaved like a true gentleman. 1
  • noun plural gentlemanlike a male personal servant, especially of a man of social position; valet. 1
  • noun plural gentlemanlike a male attendant upon a king, queen, or other royal person, who is himself of high birth or rank. 1
See all 13 definitions of gentlemanlike

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Origin of gentlemanlike

First appearance:

before 1225
One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1225-75; See origin at gentle, man1

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Parts of speech for Gentlemanlike

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Gentlemanlike

gentlemanlike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for gentlemanlike

adj gentlemanlike

  • benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
  • big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
  • bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
  • brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
  • considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.

adjective gentlemanlike

  • valiant — boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted: a valiant soldier.
  • honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
  • cultivated — If you describe someone as cultivated, you mean they are well educated and have good manners.
  • civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
All 41 Synonyms of gentlemanlike

Antonyms for gentlemanlike

adj gentlemanlike

  • cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
  • frightened — thrown into a fright; afraid; scared; terrified: a frightened child cowering in the corner.
  • afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
  • fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
  • humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
All 14 Antonyms of gentlemanlike

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