Gentlemanly Meaning in English
word
ˈdʒɛnəɫmənɫi/, /ˈdʒɛntəɫmənɫi
JEN-tuhl-muhn-lee
dʒˈɛntəlmənli
JEN-tuhl-muhn-lee
Definition
Behaving in a polite, respectful, and considerate way, like a gentleman; showing good manners and kindness.
Usage & Nuances
'Gentlemanly' is formal and often used to praise polite male behavior, especially in traditional or old-fashioned contexts. It is rarely used to describe women. Common phrases: 'gentlemanly behavior,' 'acted gentlemanly.' Not interchangeable with 'gentle' or 'polite.'
Spanish: caballeroso - de caballeroPortuguese (BR): cavalheiro - cavalheirescoPortuguese (PT): cavalheiresco - de cavalheiroChinese (Simplified): 绅士风度的 - 彬彬有礼的Chinese (Traditional): 紳士風度的 - 彬彬有禮的Hindi: सभ्य - भद्र पुरुष सरीखाArabic: نبيل - تصرّف نبيلBengali: ভদ্রলোকোচিত - ভদ্রসম্মতRussian: джентльменский - благородный (о поведении)Japanese: 紳士的なVietnamese: cư xử như quý ông - lịch thiệp như quý ôngKorean: 신사다운 - 신사적Turkish: centilmenceUrdu: شائستہ (مردوں جیسا) - معزز طریقے سےIndonesian: bersikap sopan seperti seorang pria terhormat - berperilaku kesatria
Example Sentences
His gentlemanly manners impressed everyone at the dinner.
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It is gentlemanly to open the door for others.
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His words were always gentlemanly and respectful.
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Even after losing, he shook hands in a very gentlemanly way.
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She thanked him for his gentlemanly offer to help carry her bags.
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That was a gentlemanly move—you don’t see that every day!
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