gentlemanly

[jen-tl-muhn-lee]

adjective

1. like, befitting, or characteristic of a gentleman.

Other Word Forms

• gentlemanliness noun
• pseudogentlemanly adverb
• quasi-gentlemanly adverb
• ungentlemanly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentlemanly¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; gentleman, -ly

Example Sentences

Disputes were resolved by the two team captains based on “gentlemanly” conduct.

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He also won his third Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which goes to the player exhibiting the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the NHL.

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In Myers’ music, which he writes mostly himself, even the drinking songs feel pretty suave; he’s always using his dreamy eyes to beam a gentlemanly sincerity.

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But the full weight of the law was not needed as what was described as a "gentlemanly exchange" took place.

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His gentlemanly ways were both deplored and adored in equal measure.

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Related Words

• civilized 
• courteous 
• genteel 
• honorable 
• polite 
• well-mannered