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gentleman

[jen-tl-muhn] / ˈdʒɛn tl mən /


NOUN
a well-born person
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Paul was a "good guy… a charismatic gentleman" who David "looked up to a lot" and whose sense of judgement he trusted.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He pays for most of their dates, but he’s old-fashioned and believes the gentleman should always pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“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. I hope he gets the help he needs without causing further violence,” Sheehy wrote.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

“The council meeting will now commence,” announced the chair, an older gentleman with wild white hair and an immense mustache.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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