1
2
as in chivalrous
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gentlemanly
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
Meanwhile, Frances and her daughter wind up being taken care of at a U.S. Army encampment, where First Lieutenant Trent Gephart (Sam Worthington) attracts Frances’ attention by being both handsome and too gentlemanly for his own good.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for gentlemanly 
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
Meanwhile, Frances and her daughter wind up being taken care of at a U.S. Army encampment, where First Lieutenant Trent Gephart (Sam Worthington) attracts Frances’ attention by being both handsome and too gentlemanly for his own good.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for gentlemanly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentlemanly
Adjective
-
That shooting isn’t very well known, but it’s been a talking point at the convention this week as conservatives seek to tie Trump to Roosevelt, who carefully cultivated a manly image.Madeleine Heim, Austin American-Statesman, 20 July 2024
-
The Founding Fathers wanted to civilize a country made up of institutional racists, rabid misogynists and bible-thumping Christians who soon added myths of manly gunslingers and stalwart pioneers to the cultural identity.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
He's remained a core player ever since as the chivalrous yet sometimes hot-headed Nicholas Newman.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
-
This chivalrous gentleman was joined by a starstruck insect.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 June 2024
Adjective
-
This creates a self-perpetuating cycle where women either adapt to these masculine leadership norms or face career stagnation.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
-
This mixture of soapy and manly is the quality that makes the Sheridan-verse so weird and interesting as a cultural artifact; its popularity could reflect its efficacy in helping masculine men satisfy their need to feel big feelings about the world.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
-
The United States is a civilized country with strong democratic institutions.Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The vast majority of construction workers are male and Hispanic, according to the CDC.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Shields would go on to another win at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, becoming the only U.S. boxer, male or female, to earn back-to-back gold medals at the games.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
In the video, guests dressed for an Instagrammable, Regency-era ball, while an orchestra played music for courtly dances and Lopez sat on a throne, holding court as her own version of Queen Charlotte.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 25 July 2024
-
From there, ravioli made its way into the courtly kitchens of the northern provinces.Dawn Davis Sharon Radisch Soneela Nankani Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Adjective
-
Luck Be a Lady The ladylike look isn’t just reserved for collarless blazers and flared A-line skirts.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
-
The sheer, butter yellow chiffon dress had an empire waistline, high neck, and ladylike cap sleeves that offset the risqué nature of the totally transparent bodice.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The Bears had mounted a gallant comeback in the second half against the best team in football and were in a position to tie the score with a field goal or win the game with a touchdown.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
-
Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near gentlemanly
Cite this Entry
“Gentlemanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlemanly. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share