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gentlemanly Definition

gentle·manly (-lē)

adjective

of, characteristic of, or fit for a gentleman; well-mannered

Etymology: ME

gentlemanly Related Forms

gentle·man·li·ness noun

gentlemanly Synonyms

gentlemanly

modif.

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

  • too: Of course we were far too gentlemanly to mention it - much!
  • very: How very gentlemanly of you to give people due warning.