Meaning of Gent
An informal term for a man, often implying politeness.
In simple words: A man, especially a polite man.
Gent in a sentence
- He is quite the gent, always opening doors for others.
- The gent at the bar helped me find my lost wallet.
- She said her date was a real gent, very considerate and charming.
- In the old movie, the gent saved the damsel in distress.
- Everyone admired the gent for his chivalrous behavior during the event.
How to use Gent
Used to refer to a well-mannered man; 'gent' is less common in modern contexts and may sound slightly old-fashioned.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'gentle' and imagine a polite man tipping his hat.
Related words
Collocations with Gent
- true gent
- gent's agreement
- polite gent
Opposites of Gent
- cad
- scoundrel
Common mistakes with Gent
- Confused with 'gentleman'; 'gent' is informal.
- Sometimes used incorrectly to refer to women.
Gent appears in
Gent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رجل مهذب
رجل، وخاصة الرجل المهذب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Gent
একজন পুরুষ, বিশেষ করে একজন বিনয়ী পুরুষ।
- GermanDeutsch
Gent
Ein Mann, besonders ein höflicher Mann.
- SpanishEspañol
Caballero, señor
Un hombre, especialmente uno educado.
- Persianفارسی
جنتلمن
یه مرد، مخصوصاً یه مرد مؤدب.
- FrenchFrançais
Gent
Un homme, surtout un homme poli.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जेंट
एक आदमी, खासकर एक विनम्र आदमी।
- ItalianItaliano
Gentiluomo, Galantuomo
Un uomo, soprattutto se è educato e cortese.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cavalheiro
Um homem, especialmente um homem educado.
- RussianРусский
Джентльмен
Мужчина, особенно вежливый мужчина.
- Urduاردو
صاحب، جناب
ایک آدمی، خاص طور پر ایک مہذب آدمی۔
- Chinese中文
绅士
男人,特别是彬彬有礼的男人。
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Frequently asked questions about Gent
What does Gent mean?
A man, especially a polite man.
What is the definition of Gent?
An informal term for a man, often implying politeness.
How do you use Gent in a sentence?
He is quite the gent, always opening doors for others.
Can you give another example of Gent?
The gent at the bar helped me find my lost wallet.
What are synonyms for Gent?
Common alternatives include gentleman, man, fellow, guy.
What is the opposite of Gent?
Opposite meanings include cad, scoundrel.
What words go with Gent?
It commonly pairs with true gent, gent's agreement, polite gent.
What are common mistakes when using Gent?
Confused with 'gentleman'; 'gent' is informal. Sometimes used incorrectly to refer to women.
How do you pronounce Gent?
US: //dʒɛnt//, UK: //dʒɛnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Gent?
Used to refer to a well-mannered man; 'gent' is less common in modern contexts and may sound slightly old-fashioned.


