gentlemanly Definition
gentle·manly (-lē)
adjective
of, characteristic of, or fit for a gentleman; well-mannered
Etymology: ME
gentlemanly Related Forms
gen′tle·man·li·ness noun
gentlemanly Synonyms
gentlemanly Usage Examples
Preposition: of
man: She is now officially engaged to local master mechanic Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, the most gentlemanly of men.
Modifies a noun
- conduct: For me I still think it was a nice gesture for Jimmy in response to his gentlemanly conduct.
- manner: These rules expected players to compete in a gentlemanly manner.
- behavior: The standard of football was very high coupled with the gentlemanly behavior of all the players, it was a joy to watch.
- thing: Don't want to, but I have to do the gentlemanly thing, even if it kills me.
- man: Moll likes handsome gentlemanly men, but will settle for less, when expedient.
- way: He comes in in a gentlemanly, kind way.
Modifying Another Word
Browse dictionary entries near gentlemanly
- ‹ gentleman of fortune
- ‹ gentleman-farmer
- ‹ gentleman-at-arms
- ‹ gentleman
- ‹ gentlefolk
- ‹ gentle breeze
- ‹ gentle
- ‹ gentisic acid
- ‹ gentility
- ‹ gentilesse
- gentlemens agreement ›
- gentleness ›
- gentlewoman ›
- gently ›
- Gentoo ›
- gentrification ›
- gentrify ›
- gentry ›
- genu ›
- genuflect ›

