gentlemanlike

adjective

Definition of gentlemanlikenext
as in gentlemanly

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  1. gentlemanly
  2. chivalrous
  3. civilized
  4. gallant
  5. courtly
  6. ladylike
  7. careful
  8. solicitous
Adjective
  • America and Italy has lost one of its strongest and most gentlemanly voices: Gianfranco Sorrentino, after a long battle with illness, has died.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • McGroarty, to the best of my knowledge, has never won any awards for gentlemanly conduct on the ice.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Definition of gentlemanly
Adjective
  • He's remained a core player ever since as the chivalrous yet sometimes hot-headed Nicholas Newman.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • This chivalrous gentleman was joined by a starstruck insect.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 June 2024
Definition of chivalrous
Adjective
  • By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The United States is a civilized country with strong democratic institutions.
    Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • The Bears had mounted a gallant comeback in the second half against the best team in football and were in a position to tie the score with a field goal or win the game with a touchdown.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • In the video, guests dressed for an Instagrammable, Regency-era ball, while an orchestra played music for courtly dances and Lopez sat on a throne, holding court as her own version of Queen Charlotte.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 25 July 2024
  • From there, ravioli made its way into the courtly kitchens of the northern provinces.
    Dawn Davis Sharon Radisch Soneela Nankani Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Definition of courtly
Adjective
  • The sheer, butter yellow chiffon dress had an empire waistline, high neck, and ladylike cap sleeves that offset the risqué nature of the totally transparent bodice.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Mike Marsland Bottega Veneta resort 2025, look 16 Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta Barbaro, who stepped into Joan Baez’s shoes in the film, opted for a more ladylike premiere look.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of ladylike
Adjective
  • Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Sure, Biden has a handful of close confidants but has not been exactly solicitous for advice since winning the White House.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Israel has, in turn, been solicitous of Russian interests in Syria.
    Maria Snegovaya, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of solicitous
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