gentleman

Speech parts

1. gentleman - Noun

2. Gentleman - Proper noun

Meaning

A man well born; one of good family; one above the condition of a yeoman.

One of gentle or refined manners; a well-bred man.

One who bears arms, but has no title.

The servant of a man of rank.

A man, irrespective of condition; -- used esp. in the plural (= citizens; people), in addressing men in popular assemblies, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

man knight lord sir mister valet goodman duke feller jeffersonian don duchess dominus signor babu
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Antonyms

dickens missy dame mademoiselle bambino cad
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Hypernyms

man manservant body servant adult male

Hyponyms

don gent gentleman-at-arms

Phrases with the word

Gentleman's Agreement gentleman's club gentleman's cruiser gentleman's game gentleman caller gentleman of the house

Derivatives

gentlemen

Examples

Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man Source: Internet

According to him, “I am elated to celebrate with Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, a quintessential gentleman, who continues to lead an enviable life that is worthy of emulation by all and sundry. Source: Internet

27. We pray that no lord, knight, or gentleman shall have or take in form any spiritual promotion. Source: Internet

According to laws, an ancient poet, Bai Juyi (772–846), thought that to be a gentleman, a man does not need to be physically strong, but he must be mentally strong, upright, and perseverant. Source: Internet

All I do remember is that so gracious and friendly was this gentleman that I wondered if I’d strayed into the wrong office. Source: Internet

A gentleman from Heatherton has made his home in the mountains of Mexico for the last 20 years, Here's a photo, then and now of Mike MacDonald, and some people from the area. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gentleheartedness gentlehood gentlelady gentleman about town gentleman and scholar gentleman at large