Gentleman: meaning, definitions and examples
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gentleman
[ หdสษnt(ษ)lmษn ]
polite behavior
A man who is polite, courteous, and chivalrous towards others, especially towards women. Gentlemen are often well-dressed and well-mannered.
Synonyms
gent, man of honor, sir
Examples of usage
- He opened the door for her, showing what a true gentleman he was.
- The gentleman at the restaurant paid for our meal without even being asked.
historical
In the past, a man of high social status and wealth, often associated with the aristocracy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gentlemen of the 18th century were known for their extravagant lifestyles and lavish parties.
Translations
Translations of the word "gentleman" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavalheiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Gentleman
๐ฎ๐ฉ pria terhormat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะตะฝัะปัะผะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ dลผentelmen
๐ฏ๐ต ็ดณๅฃซ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท gentleman
๐ช๐ธ caballero
๐น๐ท centilmen
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฌ (็ดณๅฃซ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฌู ูุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ gentleman
๐ธ๐ฐ gentleman
๐จ๐ณ ็ป ๅฃซ (shฤnshรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ gospod
๐ฎ๐ธ heiรฐursmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผััะทะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแขแแแแแ (jentโlemeni)
๐ฆ๐ฟ centlmen
๐ฒ๐ฝ caballero
Word origin
The word 'gentleman' originated in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French 'gentil' meaning noble or courteous. Over time, it evolved to refer to a man of good social standing and polite manners. The concept of a gentleman has been present in various cultures throughout history, with different societies having their own standards and ideals of what constitutes a gentleman.
See also: gentlemanly, gentleness.