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Gentlemanly

JEH-ntuh-lmuh-nlee

/ˈdʒɛntʌlmʌnliː/

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gentlemanly

Dictionary meaning

Befitting a man of good breeding.

Examples

  • Gentlemanly behavior.

Synonyms: gentlemanlike

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

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muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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