Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

gentleman

[jen-tl-muhn] / ˈdʒɛn tl mən /


NOUN
a well-born person
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Copley came from Irish immigrant stock, but made himself a gentleman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

“You must be quicker if you are to be successful,” Sir Thomas Heneage, the court’s gentleman usher, told him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

He was a true gentleman and he will be profoundly missed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The gentleman in the bow tie opened a leather briefcase.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "gentleman" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com