B1nounformalrelationshipssociety
US/ˈdʒen.təl.mən/
UK/ˈdʒen.təl.mən/
a polite word for a man; also a man who is polite and behaves well
In context
Ladies and gentlemen, the show will begin in five minutes.
The gentleman in the blue shirt would like to ask a question.
He is a real gentleman; he always holds the door for others.
Words that go with gentleman
noun + noun
- ladies and gentlemenGood evening, ladies and gentlemen.
adjective + noun
- real gentlemanHe was a real gentleman to everyone.
- young gentlemanA young gentleman offered me his seat.
- old gentlemanAn old gentleman asked me for directions.
- perfect gentlemanHe behaved like a perfect gentleman.