gentlemanly

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adjective

gen·​tle·​man·​ly ˈjen-tᵊl-mən-lē 

ˈje-nᵊl-

: characteristic of or having the character of a gentleman

gentlemanliness

ˈjen-tᵊl-mən-lē-nəs 

ˈje-nᵊl-

noun

gentlemanliness

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noun

gen·​tle·​man·​li·​ness

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plural -es

: the quality or state of being gentlemanly

Examples of gentlemanly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Sean Connery first portrayed the legendary spy as a confident and ruthless Cold War warrior, while Roger Moore added camp and a gentlemanly touch to the role. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Born July 9, 1937, the artist—immediately recognizable in his colorful, gentlemanly attire, complete with cap and round glasses—is survived by his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, two brothers, Phillip and John, as well as their children and grandchildren. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026

With no foolproof method to measure gentlemanly conduct, voters from the Professional Hockey Writers Association tend to prefer players with low penalty minutes yet high offensive production. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above