Gent: meaning, definitions and examples

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gent

[ dʒɛnt ]

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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.

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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

nobre
homem educado

🇮🇳 सज्जन (sajjan)

🇩🇪 Gentleman

Ehrenmann
Kavalier

🇮🇩 pria sopan

🇺🇦 джентльмен

шляхетна людина
ввічливий чоловік

🇵🇱 dżentelmen

szlachcic
uprzejmy mężczyzna

🇯🇵 紳士 (しんし, shinshi)

🇫🇷 gentleman

homme distingué
homme courtois

🇪🇸 caballero

hombre educado
hombre cortés

🇹🇷 centilmen

🇰🇷 신사 (shinsa)

젠틀맨 (jentŭlmaen)
예의 바른 남자 (yeui bareun namja)

🇸🇦 سيد (sayyid)

🇨🇿 gentleman

ušlechtilý muž
zdvořilý muž

🇸🇰 gentleman

ušľachtilý muž
zdvorilý muž

🇨🇳 绅士 (shēnshì)

🇸🇮 gospod

plemenit človek
vljuden moški

🇮🇸 heiðursmaður

🇰🇿 мырза (myrza)

🇬🇪 ჯენტლმენი (jentlmeni)

🇦🇿 centlmen

🇲🇽 caballero

hombre educado
hombre cortés

Word origin

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.