Gentleman
noun
A polite or respectful man often of high social position.
He behaved like a true gentleman.
Often appears as...
- true gentleman
- perfect gentleman
noun
In the past, a man who owned a lot of land and had a high social rank.
The gentleman owned a large estate in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- country gentleman
- english gentleman
Usage tips
Formal
noun
It's a polite way of referring to a man, especially in business or customer service.
Would the gentleman in the blue jacket please step forward?
Often appears as...
- ladies and gentleman
- gentleman's agreement
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A polite or respectful man often of high social position.
He behaved like a true gentleman.
Often appears as...
- true gentleman
- perfect gentleman
noun
In the past, a man who owned a lot of land and had a high social rank.
The gentleman owned a large estate in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- country gentleman
- english gentleman
Usage tips
Formal
noun
It's a polite way of referring to a man, especially in business or customer service.
Would the gentleman in the blue jacket please step forward?
Often appears as...
- ladies and gentleman
- gentleman's agreement
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Today, 'gentleman' often implies courteous behavior, not just high status.
He always offers his seat to others, what a gentleman.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitive
The term 'gentleman' can be used sarcastically if someone behaves poorly.
Nice push, 'gentleman'!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Views
Perception of what makes a gentleman can vary across cultures.
In Japan, a gentleman may be more reserved than in Italy.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Today, 'gentleman' often implies courteous behavior, not just high status.
He always offers his seat to others, what a gentleman.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitive
The term 'gentleman' can be used sarcastically if someone behaves poorly.
Nice push, 'gentleman'!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Views
Perception of what makes a gentleman can vary across cultures.
In Japan, a gentleman may be more reserved than in Italy.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Today, 'gentleman' often implies courteous behavior, not just high status.
He always offers his seat to others, what a gentleman.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitive
The term 'gentleman' can be used sarcastically if someone behaves poorly.
Nice push, 'gentleman'!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Views
Perception of what makes a gentleman can vary across cultures.
In Japan, a gentleman may be more reserved than in Italy.
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Larry Smith: Why you...
you'll feel like you're an idiot, so then you make excuses about why you're not going to look for your passion. They are excuses, ladies and gentlemen. We're going to go through a whole long list -- your creativity in thinking of excuses not to do what you really need to do if you want to have a great career.
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How to create a space...
loading as you're pushing around and flying around but we even more passionate about the earth applications this young gentleman has cerebral palsy so we dream about inventing an enhanced locomotor suit for him to increase his muscle tone his stepping ability just so he can do daily
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What does my headscarf...
because opening up your world will make you realize that you have access to doors that they didn't even know existed and you didn't even know they didn't have. Ladies and gentlemen, there is a problem in our community with lack of opportunity, especially due to unconscious bias.
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Poachers Try to Capture...
as maria is fighting to protect her own backyard there are more cries for help from further afield and they're growing increasingly disturbing i just had this gentleman write to me he was traveling through angola now he's
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Adorable Baby Animal...
and you're being such a gentleman i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know my keys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace horus and jackie can now grow up
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Animals Being Bros PIPE BBC...
And you’re being such a gentleman. I'm very proud of you. They are getting on so well. You know, monkeys are into everything. And now that we have two fold monkeys there's going to be no peace.
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
nice and you're being such a gentleman i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know monkeys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace
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Adam Garone: Healthier...
I think the beautiful Malin put it perfectly. Every man deserves the opportunity to grow a little bit of luxury. Ladies and gentlemen, and more importantly,
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This Taxi Driver Has an...
my husband he was champion and I won raised my kids gentlemen like my husband well gentlemen he was champion I want my kids be just like him
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Hire the hackers! -...
ladies and gentlemen a sophisticated group of politically motivated hackers
Video examples
Larry Smith: Why you...
you'll feel like you're an idiot, so then you make excuses about why you're not going to look for your passion. They are excuses, ladies and gentlemen. We're going to go through a whole long list -- your creativity in thinking of excuses not to do what you really need to do if you want to have a great career.
Video examples
How to create a space...
loading as you're pushing around and flying around but we even more passionate about the earth applications this young gentleman has cerebral palsy so we dream about inventing an enhanced locomotor suit for him to increase his muscle tone his stepping ability just so he can do daily
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
because opening up your world will make you realize that you have access to doors that they didn't even know existed and you didn't even know they didn't have. Ladies and gentlemen, there is a problem in our community with lack of opportunity, especially due to unconscious bias.
Video examples
Poachers Try to Capture...
as maria is fighting to protect her own backyard there are more cries for help from further afield and they're growing increasingly disturbing i just had this gentleman write to me he was traveling through angola now he's
Video examples
Adorable Baby Animal...
and you're being such a gentleman i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know my keys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace horus and jackie can now grow up
Video examples
Animals Being Bros PIPE BBC...
And you’re being such a gentleman. I'm very proud of you. They are getting on so well. You know, monkeys are into everything. And now that we have two fold monkeys there's going to be no peace.
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
nice and you're being such a gentleman i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know monkeys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace
Video examples
Adam Garone: Healthier...
I think the beautiful Malin put it perfectly. Every man deserves the opportunity to grow a little bit of luxury. Ladies and gentlemen, and more importantly,
Video examples
This Taxi Driver Has an...
my husband he was champion and I won raised my kids gentlemen like my husband well gentlemen he was champion I want my kids be just like him
Video examples
Hire the hackers! -...
ladies and gentlemen a sophisticated group of politically motivated hackers
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Quote examples
Eric Massa
American Politician
You think that somehow they didn't come after me to get rid of me because my vote is the deciding vote in the health care bill? Then, ladies and gentlemen, you live today in a world that is so innocent as to not understand what's going on in Washington, D.C.
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Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
I have had the same person show up in a few cities with flowers. A lovely gentleman who gave me a picture of himself. I came home, gave it to Ian, and said, 'If I go missing, here's the guy.
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Jeffrey Tambor
American Actor
I loved the gentlemanly way they treated each other. It was unlike anything I was used to. I started helping them strike the set and, at 11, began taking acting classes privately.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russian Novelist
A real gentleman, even if he loses everything he owns, must show no emotion. Money must be so far beneath a gentleman that it is hardly worth troubling about.
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Ann Robinson
American Actress
George Pal had total control, and he was there on the set every day. You never met a more charming man in your entire lifetime - what a lovely gentleman.
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William Lyon Phelps
American Educator
This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.
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Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
Respect and a gentlemanly character - those are marks of a Nebraskan.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.
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Darryl Glenn
American Politician
Ladies and gentlemen, there is evil in this world.
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Eric Massa
American Politician
You think that somehow they didn't come after me to get rid of me because my vote is the deciding vote in the health care bill? Then, ladies and gentlemen, you live today in a world that is so innocent as to not understand what's going on in Washington, D.C.
Quote examples
Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
I have had the same person show up in a few cities with flowers. A lovely gentleman who gave me a picture of himself. I came home, gave it to Ian, and said, 'If I go missing, here's the guy.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Tambor
American Actor
I loved the gentlemanly way they treated each other. It was unlike anything I was used to. I started helping them strike the set and, at 11, began taking acting classes privately.
Quote examples
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russian Novelist
A real gentleman, even if he loses everything he owns, must show no emotion. Money must be so far beneath a gentleman that it is hardly worth troubling about.
Quote examples
Ann Robinson
American Actress
George Pal had total control, and he was there on the set every day. You never met a more charming man in your entire lifetime - what a lovely gentleman.
Quote examples
William Lyon Phelps
American Educator
This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.
Quote examples
Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
Respect and a gentlemanly character - those are marks of a Nebraskan.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.
Quote examples
Darryl Glenn
American Politician
Ladies and gentlemen, there is evil in this world.
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