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- [jen-tl-muh n-lee]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl mən li/
- /ˈdʒen.tl̩.mən.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jen-tl-muh n-lee]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl mən li/
Definitions of gentlemanly word
- adjective gentlemanly like, befitting, or characteristic of a gentleman. 1
- noun gentlemanly (of a man) befitting a gentleman; chivalrous, courteous, or honorable. 1
- adjective gentlemanly If you describe a man's behaviour as gentlemanly, you approve of him because he has good manners. 0
- adjective gentlemanly of, characteristic of, or fit for a gentleman; well-mannered 0
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Origin of gentlemanly
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 Gentlemanly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gentlemanly 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 about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gentlemanly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gentlemanly
adj gentlemanly
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- civilized — If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.
- genteel — belonging or suited to polite society.
- well-mannered — polite; courteous.
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
adjective gentlemanly
- chivalrous — A chivalrous man is polite, kind, and unselfish, especially towards women.
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
- 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.
Antonyms for gentlemanly
adj gentlemanly
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- uncivil — without good manners; unmannerly; rude; impolite; discourteous.
- unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
- discourteous — not courteous; impolite; uncivil; rude: a discourteous salesman.
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