Definitions

1. noun

A man who is considered to be polite, well-behaved, and courteous.

“He was a perfect gentleman, holding the door open for her.”

2. noun

A man of high social class or status, especially one who is well-educated and refined.

“The gentleman wore a suit and tie to the formal dinner party.”

3. noun

A man who is considered to be skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area, especially one who is a connoisseur or an expert.

“He was a gentleman of the sea, having spent his entire life sailing the ocean.”

4. adjective

Polite, well-behaved, and courteous.

“The gentlemanly way he treated his opponent earned him respect from the audience.”