GENTLEMANLY Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

gentlemanly

adjective

Definition of gentlemanly

as in manly

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Recent Examples of gentlemanly 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 In addition to his two-way excellence, Kopitar has won multiple Lady Byng trophies as the league’s most gentlemanly player. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 Rising above the intraband fray, Weir remained gentlemanly and affable. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 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 See All Example Sentences for gentlemanly

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Odysseus, manly and strong, is catnip to all kinds of scheming women.

— Jim Beckerman, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Is there anything uniquely manly about being a good father?

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 19 June 2026

Definition of manly

Adjective

The sale isn’t technically on until July 18, but the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale preview has revealed, in its chivalrous early access, all that’s set to be on sale for the event this year.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
In this illustration for a gossip column printed sometime in 1831-2, the writer George Sand is on the protective, even chivalrous arm of a man, but she’s also dressed in men’s clothes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Definition of chivalrous

Adjective

Hunter eyes, by the way, are marked by a piercing, intense gaze that looksmaxxers have deemed masculine and, thus, very desirable.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
In each space, look for ways to incorporate both masculine and feminine elements, as well as some neutral decor.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Definition of masculine

Adjective

Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 June 2026

Definition of civilized

Adjective

Issues of potential fertility decline in this male population also need to be addressed, as well as signs of high testosterone including sleep issues, excess body hair, liver disease, weight gain and mood disorders.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Louis Mandylor appeared as Roger Carlucci, with Kevin Crowley as Elliot Tenney, two male friends who worked at the local bar.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of male

Adjective

Three Swiss museums—the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich, Museum Rietberg Zurich, and Musée d’Ethnographie de Genève—have collectively returned eighteen courtly and religious objects from the Republic of Benin (now Nigeria).

— News Desk, Artforum, 30 June 2026
His Buena Vista Social Club premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and the courtly gents from Havana beat out their electrifying rhythms.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 June 2026

Definition of courtly

Adjective

In the 1940s, the Queen switched rings, and began wearing a ladylike large pearl, encircled with diamonds.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
While expecting her son Patrick Bouvier in 1963, Kennedy wore ladylike looks like double-breasted maternity coats and shift dresses.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Definition of ladylike

Adjective

Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.

— Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

Definition of gallant

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