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gentleman

[jen-tl-muhn] / ˈdʒɛn tl mən /


NOUN
a well-born person
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“The idea that no gentleman ever swears is all wrong,” Mark Twain said in a speech on taxes and morals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

This gentleman came to the Capitol looking for a confrontation, and he got one.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

“Escape at Dannemora” executive producer Stiller praised him as “brilliant” and Reese Witherspoon called her “Inherent Vice” co-star an “incredibly gifted, versatile actor” and a gentleman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

There’s an almost 10-year age difference between you and this gentleman, which may exacerbate the financial disparity between you.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

“This other gentleman,” observed Joe, by way of introducing Mr. Wopsle, “is a gentleman that you would like to hear give it out. Our clerk at church.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens