gentleman

US /ˈdʒɛntlmən/

UK /'dʒentlmən/

A2

noun

  • Man who has good manners and is considerate
  • A polite way of referring to a group of men.
  • A polite form of address to a group of men.
  • A man who is polite, kind, and well-mannered.
  • A man of learning or accomplishment.
  • A man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.
  • A polite form of address for a man, especially in formal situations.

Examples

He's a real gentleman, always kind and considerate.

He may be a lord, but he's no gentleman.