gentlemanly
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of gentlemanly
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at gentleman, -ly
Example Sentences
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In the former, a gentlemanly Preston Chamblee, also in a debut, elegantly escorted and expertly supported Ms. Nadon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
He’s also among the last of a dying breed: a two-way center who stood out on both ends of the ice, but was also gentlemanly enough to win the Lady Byng trophy three times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
His gentlemanly ways were both deplored and adored in equal measure.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024
By the 1700s, when shaving once again became de rigeur and it was considered respectable and gentlemanly to shave, the phrase “clean-shaven” took hold.
From National Geographic • Nov. 7, 2023
“How gentlemanly of you,” I said as we hurried onto the sidewalk.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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