gentlemanly

[ jen-tl-muhn-lee ]

/ ˈdʒɛn tl mən li /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR gentlemanly ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

like, befitting, or characteristic of a gentleman.

Origin of gentlemanly

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at gentleman, -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM gentlemanly

gen·tle·man·li·ness, nounpseu·do·gen·tle·man·ly, adverbqua·si-gen·tle·man·ly, adverbun·gen·tle·man·ly, adjective

Words nearby gentlemanly

gentleman, gentleman-at-arms, gentleman-commoner, gentleman-farmer, gentleman friend, gentlemanly, gentleman of fortune, gentleman of the road, gentleman-pensioner, gentleman's gentleman, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod

Example sentences from the Web for gentlemanly

They say they are planning the equivalent of a gentlemanly fight, staged with certain unilateral ground rules.
A Veteran Sees Echoes of Iraq and Argues Against Intervention in Syria|Brian Van Reet|September 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A gentlemanly Afghan minister stands accused of depositing $1 million of development money in his personal bank account.
Afghanistan’s Million Dollar Minister|Ron Moreau, Sami Yousafzai|September 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In one sense it is the old popular religion of China, of which Confucius selected the scholarly and gentlemanly features.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot
I wondered for one moment—with the soft, sad, gentlemanly voice still ringing in my ears—and for one moment only.
Some Persons Unknown|E. W. Hornung

But instead of any sign of anger or contempt we are told of the most gentlemanly kindness and courtesy.
The Post of Honour|Richard Wilson
But Lake Simcoe began to show up in the distance to the right, and soon the gentlemanly conductor took their tickets.
Two Knapsacks|John Campbell
I merely want to show that, after all, the law takes very little notice of the man who steals in a gentlemanly way.
The Bail Jumper|Robert J. C. Stead