gentlemanlike

adjective

Definition of gentlemanlikenext
as in gentlemanly

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  1. gentlemanly
  2. chivalrous
  3. civilized
  4. gallant
  5. courtly
  6. ladylike
  7. careful
  8. solicitous
Adjective
  • America and Italy has lost one of its strongest and most gentlemanly voices: Gianfranco Sorrentino, after a long battle with illness, has died.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • McGroarty, to the best of my knowledge, has never won any awards for gentlemanly conduct on the ice.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Definition of gentlemanly
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
Definition of chivalrous
Adjective
  • Even then, civilized societies understood that certain people could not function as adults and would require the lifelong supervision by another.
    Eugene R. Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.
    Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • 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
  • Follow the generally gallant writer of this newsletter on Threads @jimreineking 🧵.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Definition of gallant
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
Definition of courtly
Adjective
  • Mike Marsland Bottega Veneta resort 2025, look 16 Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta Barbaro, who stepped into Joan Baez’s shoes in the film, opted for a more ladylike premiere look.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
  • One of Bernard Arnault’s smaller, under-the-radar brands known mostly for its ladylike, top-handle bags, Moynat prides itself on an artisanal approach based on rare raw materials and haute savoir-faire.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of ladylike
Adjective
  • For most financial institutions, though, instant change isn’t always a selling point, as sensitive customer data cannot move between servers and networks without careful and methodical oversight.
    Forbes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The cost of the fire hasn’t just been financial – the careful cleaning and restoration has stolen some of the mystical gloom and charm that visitors will remember.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Israel has, in turn, been solicitous of Russian interests in Syria.
    Maria Snegovaya, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Curtain Bluff, Antigua One of only a handful of Relais & Châteaux properties in the region, this incredible all-inclusive five-star property prides itself on solicitous service and giving guests an authentic taste of life on Antigua.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of solicitous
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