gentlemanly

adjective

gen·​tle·​man·​ly ˈjen-tᵊl-mən-lē How to pronounce gentlemanly (audio)
ˈje-nᵊl-
: characteristic of or having the character of a gentleman
gentlemanliness noun

Examples of gentlemanly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Photo : Floris Floris Leather Oud If ever there was a gentlemanly leather scent, this is it. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 Aguilar also became a huge concert attraction across the Americas with a gentlemanly vocal style that harks back to 20th century Mexico — an intoxicating blend of jubilant ranchera and misty bolero pathos. Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024 During his 11-season pro career, Gaudreau scored 243 career goals and 743 points and won the 2016-17 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league’s most gentlemanly player. Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024 Three days after Powell thirst trapped with his pup, Brisket walked the red carpet in his gentlemanly bow tie. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gentlemanly 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gentlemanly was in the 15th century

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“Gentlemanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentlemanly. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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