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
  • But not to be outdone, Hamilton and his gentlemanly ways left their own imprint on Taylor’s life.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Photo : Floris Floris Leather Oud If ever there was a gentlemanly leather scent, this is it.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 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
  • There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.
    Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • As America finally melts down under the New Founding Fathers’ murderous regime, our heroes must take refuge by escaping over the border to Mexico — to more civilized lands.
    Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • 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
  • Follow the generally gallant writer of this newsletter on Threads @jimreineking 🧵.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 June 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
  • So far this fall, sumptuous suede skirts, ladylike A-line styles, sleek leather midis, and even preppy plaid picks have made it onto our radar.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The overall trend was toward more elegant and romantic with masculine touches, such as strong suiting, moving on from the very delicate and ladylike recent collections, according to the company’s cross-city analysis of spring 2025 collections.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of ladylike
Adjective
  • This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.
    Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • The explosion of professional opportunities available to artists, and of commercial interests solicitous of their talents, has carved out a niche for a new figure at the juncture of these collaborations: the artist agent.
    Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Curtain Bluff, Antigua One of only a handful of Relais & Châteaux properties in the region, this incredible all-inclusive five-star property prides itself on solicitous service and giving guests an authentic taste of life on Antigua.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of solicitous
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