gentleman
word
/ˈdʒɛnəɫmən/
JEN-tuhl-muhn
/dʒˈɛntəlmən/
JEN-tuhl-muhn
Definition
A gentleman is a polite, respectful, and well-mannered man. It can also be used as a formal or old-fashioned way to refer to a man.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe behavior, not social class, in modern English. Common patterns include 'be a gentleman', 'like a gentleman', and announcements such as 'ladies and gentlemen'. It can sound formal, approving, or slightly old-fashioned depending on context.
Spanish: caballero - señorPortuguese (BR): cavalheiro - senhorPortuguese (PT): cavalheiro - senhorChinese (Simplified): 绅士 - 先生Chinese (Traditional): 紳士 - 先生Hindi: सज्जन पुरुष - श्रीमानArabic: رجل نبيل - سيدBengali: ভদ্রলোকRussian: джентльмен - господин (вежливо)Japanese: 紳士Vietnamese: quý ôngKorean: 신사Turkish: centilmen - beyefendiUrdu: مہذب آدمی - شریف آدمیIndonesian: pria terhormat - pria sopan
Example Sentences
He is a gentleman and always opens the door for others.
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That gentleman in the black coat is my teacher.
basic
Please help the old gentleman with his bags.
basic
Come on, be a gentleman and let her go first.
natural
He handled the whole situation like a gentleman.
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Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming tonight.
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