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

Etymology

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.