B1noun formal 5K

Gentleman

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdʒentlmən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdʒentlmən/"]/

Meaning of Gentleman

a man who is polite and well educated, who has excellent manners and always behaves well

In simple words: A polite and nice man.

Gentleman in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Gentleman

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.

Related words

Collocations with Gentleman

• perfect
• real
• true
• be no gentleman
• too much of a gentleman
• elderly
• distinguished
• handsome
• elderly
• distinguished
• handsome
• country
• farmer

Synonyms for Gentleman

• man
• gentlemanly
• sir
• gentle folk
• nobleman

Opposites of Gentleman

• lady
• woman

Common mistakes with Gentleman

• Using 'gentleman' interchangeably with 'man' without added context.
• Confusing 'gentleman' with 'gentle' — they mean different things.
• Not capitalizing 'Gentleman' when it starts a sentence.

Frequently asked questions about Gentleman

What does Gentleman mean?

A polite and nice man.

What is the definition of Gentleman?

a man who is polite and well educated, who has excellent manners and always behaves well

How do you use Gentleman in a sentence?

The gentleman held the door open for everyone as they entered the restaurant.

Can you give another example of Gentleman?

He was a true gentleman, always polite and respectful to everyone he met.

What are synonyms for Gentleman?

Common alternatives include man, gentlemanly, sir, gentle folk, nobleman.

What is the opposite of Gentleman?

Opposite meanings include lady, woman.

What words go with Gentleman?

It commonly pairs with perfect, real, true, be no gentleman, too much of a gentleman, elderly, distinguished, handsome, elderly, distinguished, handsome, country, farmer.

What are common mistakes when using Gentleman?

Using 'gentleman' interchangeably with 'man' without added context. Confusing 'gentleman' with 'gentle' — they mean different things. Not capitalizing 'Gentleman' when it starts a sentence.

How do you pronounce Gentleman?

US: /["/ˈdʒentlmən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdʒentlmən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Gentleman formal or informal?

"Gentleman" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Gentleman?

Use 'gentleman' in formal situations or when showing respect. It's not usually used in casual conversations or when referring to young boys.

What CEFR level is Gentleman?

"Gentleman" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.