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gentlemanly

UK
/ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/
US
/ˈdʒɛntəlˌmɛnli/

Translations

gentlemanlyadjective
more gentlemanly
Comp.
most gentlemanly
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/
US
/ˈdʒɛntəlˌmɛnli/
His gentlemanly behavior at the dinner party impressed all the guests.
Son comportement courtois lors du dîner a impressionné tous les invités.
Additional translations
galantPlus littéraire ou vieilli, avec une nuance de politesse chevaleresque.
Synonyms
noble
courteous
polite
refined
gallant
gracious
well-mannered
chivalrous
Antonyms
ungentlemanly
gentlemanlyadverb
UK
/ˈdʒɛntlmənli/
US
/ˈdʒɛntlmənli/
He always treats his opponents gentlemanly, even in heated debates.
Il traite toujours ses adversaires courtoisement, même lors de débats animés.
Synonyms
gallantly
urbanely
civilly
suavely
genteelly
chivalrously
courteously
politely
respectfully
graciously

Definitions

gentlemanlyadjective
Exhibiting qualities or characteristics befitting a gentleman, such as being courteous, polite, and respectful.
His gentlemanly behavior at the dinner party impressed all the guests.
gentlemanlyadverb
In a manner characteristic of a gentleman; courteously and politely.
He always treats his opponents gentlemanly, even in heated debates.
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