gentleman — a man who is polite and well-mannered
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a man who is polite and well-mannered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒentlmən/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather was such a gentleman that he never sat down until all the ladies were seated.
- He claims to be a gentleman, but he ate the last slice of pizza without asking.
- A true gentleman never tells how much money he makes or how many girlfriends he's had.
gentleman
NOUN[/ˈdʒentlmən/]
a man who is polite and well-mannered
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gentleman emerged in Middle English as a compound of 'gentle' and 'man,' originally denoting a man of noble birth or social standing. Over time, the term evolved to describe any man of courteous behaviour and refined manners, rather than being restricted to the aristocratic class.
Breakdown
gentle (soft, noble, of good family) + man (male person). The prefix 'gentle' derives from Old French 'gentil,' ultimately from Latin 'gentilis' (of the same clan or nation).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather was such a gentleman that he never sat down until all the ladies were seated.”
“He claims to be a gentleman, but he ate the last slice of pizza without asking.”
“A true gentleman never tells how much money he makes or how many girlfriends he's had.”
“The gentleman in the elevator pressed all the buttons just to be helpful, but ended up annoying everyone.”
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