gentlemanly
In the manner or with the behavior of a gentlemanIn the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.
» She was taken in by his gentlemanly appearance.
Sie hat sich von seinem feinen Gehabe täuschen lassen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 sensesIn the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.
vornehm
джентльме́нскийdžentlʹménskij
Examples
3 sentencesShe was taken in by his gentlemanly appearance.
deSie hat sich von seinem feinen Gehabe täuschen lassen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The managing director's resignation is certain to touch off a fierce but gentlemanly succession struggle.
Sami was being gentlemanly to Layla.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English gentilmanly; equivalent to gentleman + -ly (adverbial suffix).From Middle English gentilmanly; equivalent to gentleman + -ly (adverbial suffix).
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Forms
more gentlemanly, most gentlemanly| Comparative | more gentlemanly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most gentlemanly |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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