Gent: meaning, definitions and examples

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gent

 

[ dʒɛnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person of good social position whose behavior is proper and polite.

Synonyms

gentleman, man, person

Examples of usage

  • He was a true gent, always holding the door open for others.
  • She was impressed by his manners and considered him a real gent.
Context #2 | Noun

British slang

A man, especially one who is stylish and sophisticated in appearance or manner.

Synonyms

chap, dude, fellow

Examples of usage

  • He's a real gent, always dressed impeccably.
  • She was attracted to his charm and wit, considering him a true gent.

Translations

Translations of the word "gent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cavalheiro

🇮🇳 सज्जन (sajjan)

🇩🇪 Gentleman

🇮🇩 pria sopan

🇺🇦 джентльмен

🇵🇱 dżentelmen

🇯🇵 紳士 (しんし, shinshi)

🇫🇷 gentleman

🇪🇸 caballero

🇹🇷 centilmen

🇰🇷 신사 (shinsa)

🇸🇦 سيد (sayyid)

🇨🇿 gentleman

🇸🇰 gentleman

🇨🇳 绅士 (shēnshì)

🇸🇮 gospod

🇮🇸 heiðursmaður

🇰🇿 мырза (myrza)

🇬🇪 ჯენტლმენი (jentlmeni)

🇦🇿 centlmen

🇲🇽 caballero

Etymology

The word 'gent' is a shortened form of the word 'gentleman', which originally referred to a man of good social standing and behavior. Over time, 'gent' has evolved to also describe a man who is stylish, sophisticated, and well-mannered. The term is often used in British English and carries connotations of class and elegance.

See also: gentle, gently, gentry.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,234, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.