gentlemanly

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

Examples of gentlemanly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rising above the intraband fray, Weir remained gentlemanly and affable. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026

As the sun set on the gentlemanly era of relationship banking, Wall Street needed to recruit huge numbers of the most talented—not just well-bred or best-connected—bankers to keep up. — Literary Hub, 15 May 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

The book’s title aside, its most buzzy plot point involves Benedict making a decidedly un-gentlemanly offer to Sophie that has sparked backlash among some not-so-gentle readers. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above