gentlemanly
/'dʤentlmənli/ Cách viết khác : (gentlemanlike) /'dʤentlmənlaik/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
-
befitting a man of good breeding
-
gentlemanly behavior
-
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ tương tự
Từ chứa "gentlemanly"
Từ có nhắc đến "gentlemanly"
