gentlemanly

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Recent Examples of gentlemanly The Bills guy is heading into the restaurant for a blind date, does the gentlemanly thing & holds the door open for a guy who happens to be wearing a Chiefs hat. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025 Jackson’s opening acts reflected his classic approach to country music and gentlemanly approach to performing. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025 Grant in particular runs away with the show, the epitome of British charm in his rumpled wardrobe, dry wit, and refined gentlemanly manners. Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025 Image ‘Paddington in Peru’ Directed by Dougal Wilson, this sequel sees the gentlemanly bear Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) on a trip to Peru to find his Aunt. The New York Times, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gentlemanly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentlemanly
Adjective
  • Making money has long been manly in the Trumpian universe, but now so is losing it.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
  • Today’s Wordle Etymology Macho comes from the Spanish word meaning ‘male’ or ‘manly’ which was derived from the Latin masculus, also the root of the English masculine.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • The chivalrous Ted, Leslie reveals, not only pressured her to abort their child, but enlisted former brother-in-law Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) to threaten her to keep away.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
  • He's remained a core player ever since as the chivalrous yet sometimes hot-headed Nicholas Newman.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Levant encouraged men to take this time to think about masculine ideologies they were taught at a young age and be open to expressing vulnerability more genuinely.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 May 2025
  • Plus, there’s plenty to dissect about how much the show was about the masculine fantasies of the War on Terror.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
  • Two highly modern, eminently civilized nations were plunged into chaos.
    Kelly McKinney, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
  • Listen to this article 5 min Just days after President Donald Trump sent a warning to California about letting a male compete in girls' track and field, the state allowed a trans athlete to take two state titles against female competitors.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • For any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in their signature courtly check indicates style, and design know-how.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Inside the feudal fortress, decorative interiors include frescoes credited to Benedetto Bembo, such as Camera d’Oro, a room that depicts courtly interactions between Pier Maria Rossi and Bianca Pellegrini and recounts the tale of their love.
    Gulnaz Khan, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 May 2025
  • Gloves are complimenting many silhouettes, bringing a retro touch of sophistication, as seen at Miu Miu or Saint Laurent, or a more ladylike take, like at Sportmax and Ferragamo.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
    Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
  • Curiosity is an optimistic treasure hunt—a gallant search that occurs without proof or guarantee.
    Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

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“Gentlemanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlemanly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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