gentleman
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1.4
- noun
- /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/
:
caballero
- Dean Claude Coventry, a stately, elderly gentleman, raps a steel ruler on Indiana's desk.
- ladies and gentlemen
- a perfect gentleman
- honourable gentleman
And it seems like this gentleman has been living a good life.
- And it seems like this gentleman has been living a good life.
Examples
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We'll turn you into a fine English gentleman in no time.
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Ladies and gentlemen... meet... the new Avengers.
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Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please?
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So you do know the gentleman then, sir?
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Joe, you keep an eye on this gentleman.
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The right honourable gentleman has a right to be heard.
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The letter praised my poems and invited me to take tea in this gentleman's library.
Academic text (2015) -
The attitude of Abbot Gerald, an intelligent gentleman to the end, was rather touching.
Academic text (2008) -
When the hymn ended, the speaker said, 'Ladies and gentlemen, you just heard the Cuban National Anthem.'
Academic text (2017) -
He always opens doors for others, showing that he is a true gentleman.
Synonyms
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8.0
A man who is polite or has good manners
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7.7
A man who is polite and attentive to women
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8.3
A polite man who pays attention to women and shows old-fashioned manners
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9.9
A polite, brave man who acts with honor and courtesy
A man who is very polite and kind to others
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
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7.2
Husband of a woman leader who acts as the official host at state events
- Archaic
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9.1
A man who helps a rich man dress and looks after his personal needs
One of forty ceremonial guards who attend the king or queen at state events
How Courteous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Gentleman comes from older words meaning 'of the same family' or 'noble', with the parts gentle and man. It first meant a 'man of good birth', and that idea later changed to mean a polite, honorable man.