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gentlemanly


Meanings
  • A man who possesses good breeding and manners; a gentleman.

    - "He is a gentlemanly man, always polite and well-mannered."
    - "Despite his rough exterior, beneath it lies a gentlemanly soul, kind and compassionate."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with gentlemanly
gentlemanly , mannerly , gently , dainty , polite , courteous , refined , cultured , educated
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. gentlemanly

  2. gentlewomanly

  3. gentlemanlike

  4. gentlewomanlike

  5. gentlemanliness

  6. gentlewomanliness

  7. gentlemanly nature

  8. gentlewomanly nature


Variants
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gentlemanliness , gentlemanlinesses , gentlemanly
Forms
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The adjective 'gentlemanly' can be used to describe a man who possesses good breeding, manners, and education, or to describe a situation or an event that is characterized by refinement, courtesy, and good taste.


Etymology
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The word 'gentlemanly' is an adjective that derives from the noun 'gentleman'. A gentleman is a man who possesses good breeding and manners, and is considered to be a man of refinement and education.


Related Concepts
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  1. Chivalry: Chivalry is a code of conduct that emerged during the Middle Ages, primarily among the European nobility. The code of chivalry emphasized virtues such as honor, courage, loyalty, and courtesy, and called upon knights and other members of the nobility to live up to these ideals. The concept of chivalry has continued to influence European culture and society, and has been the subject of countless works of literature, art, and music.


Culture
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In various cultures, the term 'gentlemanly' has been used to describe a man who possesses good breeding, manners, and education. In European cultures, the term 'gentleman' has been used since the Middle Ages to describe a man of refinement, education, and good manners. In Eastern cultures, the concept of a 'gentleman' is similar, but the emphasis is placed on good breeding, education, and moral character, rather than on manners and etiquette alone.

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