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gentlemanliness

gen·tle·man·ly
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-tl-muh n-lee]
    • /ˈdʒɛn tl mən li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-tl-muh n-lee]
    • /ˈdʒɛn tl mən li/

Definitions of gentlemanliness word

  • adjective gentlemanliness like, befitting, or characteristic of a gentleman. 1
  • noun gentlemanliness Gentlemanly behaviour, of or pertaining to being a gentleman. 1
See all 2 definitions of gentlemanliness

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Origin of gentlemanliness

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at gentleman, -ly

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Parts of speech for Gentlemanliness

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

gentlemanliness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

gentlemanliness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gentlemanliness

adj gentlemanliness

  • clownish — If you describe a person's appearance or behaviour as clownish, you mean that they look or behave rather like a clown, and often that they appear rather foolish.
  • ill-bred — showing lack of good social breeding; unmannerly; rude.
  • mannerless — without good manners; ill-mannered; discourteous; impolite.

adjective gentlemanliness

  • caddish — like or characteristic of a cad; ungentlemanly
  • disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
All 5 Synonyms of gentlemanliness

Antonyms for gentlemanliness

adj gentlemanliness

  • gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
Just one Antonym for gentlemanliness

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