Gentlemanlike (Adjective)
Meaning
Befitting a man of good breeding; "gentlemanly behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He tipped his hat and offered his seat to the elderly woman, displaying a gentlemanlike courtesy that was rare in modern times.
- The young man's gentlemanlike demeanor impressed the interviewer, who offered him the job on the spot.
- His gentlemanlike behavior towards his opponent, even in the face of defeat, earned him the respect of the crowd.
- The old-fashioned gentlemanlike gesture of opening doors for women was seen as charming by some, but outdated by others.
- Despite his rough exterior, the boxer showed a gentlemanlike side when he visited the children's hospital and spent hours signing autographs.