Gentleman: meaning, definitions and examples

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gentleman

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›nt(ษ™)lmษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In the past, a man of high social status and wealth, often associated with the aristocracy.

Synonyms

aristocrat, lord, nobleman

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavalheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเฅเคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gentleman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pria terhormat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะตะฝั‚ะปัŒะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลผentelmen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดณๅฃซ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gentleman

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caballero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท centilmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์‚ฌ (็ดณๅฃซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌู„ ู†ุจูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gentleman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gentleman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป…ๅฃซ (shฤ“nshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gospod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heiรฐursmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ั€ะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒšแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜ (jentโ€™lemeni)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ centlmen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,884, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.