gentlemanly

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Recent Examples of gentlemanly But the occasionally frantic ex-jock and the gentlemanly straight man had instant chemistry. Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 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 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
  • Archie making deep, chivalrous bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch's shins.
    Audrey Schmidt, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Strapping began as a clothing line designed for women seeking masculine styles, Weinberg said.
    Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
  • The loafers are braided and have a silhouette more similar to a slipper than a masculine shoe.
    Isabel Serra, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Whatever one believes, violence for political ends has no place in a civilized society.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
  • Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Hogg’s ouster from the DNC also reignited questions about how the party can win back voters who defected for Trump during the November election — in particular, young and male voters.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
  • Security footage captured inside a strip mall showed three male suspects casing a Simi Valley jewelry store days before it was burglarized last month for more than $3 million in jewelry and other valuables.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 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
  • Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • 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

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“Gentlemanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlemanly. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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