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gentleman Definition and Meaning in English (gentleman definition)

noun
Synonyms:polite mancourteous manhonorable man
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Gentleman definition: A man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.

Definitions of Gentleman

  1. 1noun

    A man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.

  2. 2noun

    A chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man.

Example Sentences

“He always behaves like a true gentleman.”

“The gentlemen in the front row stood up.”

“He is a gentleman of the old school.”

Synonyms

polite mancourteous manhonorable manrefined manwell-bred man

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Inflected Word Forms

noungentility
pluralgentlemen
adjectivegentlemanly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

gentleman's agreementcollocation

An agreement that is based on trust rather than being legally binding.

a perfect gentlemanexpression

A man who is extremely polite, courteous, and well-mannered.

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Gentleman definition: A man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.
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'Gentleman' translates to 'gentleman' in English. Gentleman definition: A man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.
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