Gentlemanly: meaning, definitions and examples
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gentlemanly
[ หdสษnt(ษ)lmษnli ]
behavior
Having the characteristics traditionally associated with a gentleman, such as politeness, chivalry, and respect.
Synonyms
chivalrous, polite, respectful
Examples of usage
- He always opens the door for others, showing his gentlemanly manners.
- She appreciated his gentlemanly behavior towards her during the meeting.
behavior
In a manner that is polite, chivalrous, and respectful, like a gentleman.
Synonyms
chivalrously, politely, respectfully
Examples of usage
- He greeted her gentlemanly with a bow.
- She conducted herself gentlemanly throughout the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "gentlemanly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavalheiresco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gentlemanlike
๐ฎ๐ฉ sopan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะตะฝัะปัะผะตะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dลผentelmeลski
๐ฏ๐ต ็ดณๅฃซ็ (ใใใใฆใ)
๐ซ๐ท courtois
๐ช๐ธ caballeroso
๐น๐ท centilmen
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฌ์ ์ธ (์ ์ฌ์ ์ด๋ค)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ gentlemanskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ dลพentlmenskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ป ๅฃซ็ (shฤnshรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ gospodski
๐ฎ๐ธ heiรฐarlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผััะทะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแขแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ centlmen
๐ฒ๐ฝ caballeroso
Etymology
The word 'gentlemanly' originated in the 17th century from the combination of 'gentleman' and the suffix '-ly'. It is used to describe behavior that is characteristic of a gentleman, such as politeness, chivalry, and respect.
See also: gentleman, gentleness.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,565, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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