Definitions for Gentlemanly
gen·tle·man·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gentlemanlike, gentlemanlyadjective

   befitting a man of good breeding

   "gentlemanly behavior"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gentlemanlyadverb

   In the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.

2. gentlemanlyadjective

   Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gentlemanlike, Gentlemanlyadjective

   Becoming a man of birth.

   Etymology: gentleman and like.

   He holdeth himself a gentleman, and scorneth to work, which, he saith, is the life of a peasant or churl; but enureth himself to his weapon, and to the gentlemanly trade of stealing. Edmund Spenser, on Ireland.

   Pyramus is a sweet-fac’d man; a proper man as one shall see in a Summer’s day; a most lovely gentlemanlike man. William Shakespeare.

   You have train’d me up like a peasant, hiding from me all gentlemanlike qualities. William Shakespeare, As you like it.

   A gentleman uses the words of gallantry, and gentlemanlike very often in his petition. Spectator, №. 629.

   Two clergymen stood candidates for a freeschool, where a gentleman, who happened to have understanding, procured the place for him who was the better scholar and more gentlemanly person of the two. Jonathan Swift.

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1. gentlemanly

   Gentlemanly refers to the qualities or behavior befitting a gentleman, characterized by courtesy, politeness, honor, respect, and considerate behavior towards others. It can also refer to a refined or well-mannered appearance or style.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gentlemanlyadjective

   of, pertaining to, resembling, or becoming, a gentleman; well-behaved; courteous; polite

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gentlemanly in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gentlemanly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Gentlemanly in a Sentence

1. David Gergen:

   As The Trump campaign has evolved over time, Donald Trump has begun to wear a little bit thin, especially voters who want a softer, more gentlemanly approach to politics.

2. William Bruce James II:

   This isn't right, this isn't what I stand for, this isn't gentlemanly, this isn't even human, that's what being an SAE is.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Gentlemanly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gentlemanly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Gentlemanly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gentlemanly
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Gentlemanly