Cool MateGentleman
UK /["/ˈdʒentlmən/"]/US /["/ˈdʒentlmən/"]/
Definition
a man who is polite and well educated, who has excellent manners and always behaves well
In simple words: A polite and nice man.
Examples
- The gentleman held the door open for everyone as they entered the restaurant.
- He was a true gentleman, always polite and respectful to everyone he met.
- The gentleman in the corner suit looked very distinguished at the gala.
- In the old movies, a gentleman would always tip his hat to a lady.
- My father taught me how to behave like a gentleman in social settings.
Usage notes
Use 'gentleman' in formal situations or when showing respect. It's not usually used in casual conversations or when referring to young boys.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'gentle man' who opens doors and is very polite.
Collocations
- perfect
- real
- true
- be no gentleman
- too much of a gentleman
- elderly
- distinguished
- handsome
- elderly
- distinguished
- handsome
- country
- farmer
Synonyms
- man
- gentlemanly
- sir
- gentle folk
- nobleman
Antonyms
- lady
- woman
Common mistakes
- Using 'gentleman' interchangeably with 'man' without added context.
- Confusing 'gentleman' with 'gentle' — they mean different things.
- Not capitalizing 'Gentleman' when it starts a sentence.