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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

John Simon fit the acerbic bill so well that he even appeared on an episode of “The Odd Couple,” along with the more gentlemanly example of Los Angeles Times theater critic Daniel Sullivan.

From Los Angeles Times

Aguilar also became a huge concert attraction across the Americas with a gentlemanly vocal style that harks back to 20th century Mexico — an intoxicating blend of jubilant ranchera and misty bolero pathos.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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