Gentlewoman

usgb/ˈdʒentlwʊmən/
noun

A woman who behaves in a polite and refined manner, or who is from a good and respected family.

She was always the perfect gentlewoman, acting with grace and kindness towards everyone.
Visual representation of "gentlewoman" - A woman who behaves in a polite and refined manner, or who is from a good and respected family.

Often appears as...

  • perfect gentlewoman
  • true gentlewoman

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Polite Behavior

Focuses on a woman's elegant and courteous actions towards others.

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During the tea party, she acted as a gentlewoman, offering her guests the best seats.
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Respected Lineage

Indicates a woman comes from a family with good social standing or respect.

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As a gentlewoman, she inherits her family's tradition of community service.
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Archaic Usage

The term is old-fashioned and not commonly used in contemporary language.

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In classic novels, characters often refer to females of good character as gentlewomen.
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