gentleman

/'dʤentlmən/
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gentleman

The gentleman assists his employer with a morning coat.

Definition

Noun: 1. A man who is polite, well-mannered, and considerate, especially towards others: This is the core meaning, referring to a man of good character, refinement, and honorable conduct. 2. A man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure who does not need to work for a living: This historical or formal meaning denotes a man belonging to a particular social class. 3. (Formal or polite) A man: Used as a polite or formal term of reference for any man. 4. (Archaic) A manservant or personal attendant: A man employed as a valet or personal servant.

Usage Examples
  • Meaning 1 (Polite/Considerate Man):
    • He held the door open for her; he is a true gentleman.
    • It's important to teach boys to be gentlemen.
  • Meaning 2 (Man of Social Position):
    • In the 19th century, a gentleman often lived off income from land or investments.
    • The club was reserved for gentlemen of a certain standing.
  • Meaning 3 (Polite Reference):
    • "There's a gentleman here to see you," the secretary said.
    • Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our speaker.
  • Meaning 4 (Manservant):
    • In the novel, Bertie Wooster relies on his gentleman, Jeeves.
Advanced Usage
  • "A gentleman's agreement": An informal, unwritten agreement based on trust and honor rather than a legal contract.
    • They sealed the deal with a handshake and a gentleman's agreement.
  • "A gentleman and a scholar": A humorous or complimentary phrase praising someone as both well-mannered and knowledgeable.
    • Thank you for your help; you are a gentleman and a scholar.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gentlemanly (adjective): Having the qualities of a gentleman; chivalrous, polite.
    • His gentlemanly behavior was appreciated by everyone.
  • Gentlemanliness (noun): The quality of being gentlemanly.
  • Gentleman farmer (noun): A man who farms for pleasure rather than as a primary occupation.
Synonyms
  • For Meaning 1: Courteous man, chivalrous man, man of honor.
  • For Meaning 3: Man, fellow (less formal).
  • For Meaning 4: Valet, manservant, attendant.
Related Phrases
  • Ladies and gentlemen: A formal address to an audience.
  • Country gentleman: A man of good family and independent income living in a rural area.
Related Idioms
  • To be no gentleman: To behave in a rude or dishonorable way.
    • He took the last piece of cake without asking; he's no gentleman.
gentleman

The gentleman assists his employer with a morning coat.

Noun
  1. a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
    • Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man
  2. a man of refinement

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