gentlemanly

/'dʤentlmənli/ Cách viết khác : (gentlemanlike) /'dʤentlmənlaik/

Thân thiện

He displayed gentlemanly manners by holding the door open for her.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Befitting a gentleman; characterized by courtesy, honor, and polite, considerate behavior. It describes conduct that is refined, well-mannered, and appropriate for a man of good breeding or high social standards.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • His gentlemanly conduct during the debate earned him great respect.
  • She appreciated his gentlemanly offer to carry her bags.
  • Despite the provocation, he maintained a gentlemanly demeanor.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• The term often implies an adherence to a traditional, chivalrous code of honor and manners.
• It can describe not just actions but also an overall attitude or appearance.
• "in a gentlemanly manner": This common adverbial phrase emphasizes the way an action is performed.
  • He conceded defeat in a gentlemanly manner.

Variants and Related Words

• Gentleman (n): A man who is polite, well-mannered, and considerate.
• Gentlemanliness (n): The quality of being gentlemanly.
• Ungentlemanly (adj): The opposite; not befitting a gentleman.

Synonyms

• Chivalrous: Marked by courtesy and gallantry.
• Courteous: Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
• Gallant: (Archaic in this sense) Polite and attentive to women.
• Decorous: In keeping with good taste and propriety.

Antonyms

• Boorish: Rough and bad-mannered.
• Uncouth: Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
• Ungentlemanly: Not characteristic of a gentleman.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A gentleman's agreement: An informal, unwritten agreement secured only by the honor of the participants.
  • They sealed the deal with a gentleman's agreement, not a formal contract.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. befitting a man of good breeding
   • gentlemanly behavior

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gentlemanlike