gentleman

irregular plural

A noun referring to a man who is polite, courteous, and well-mannered, often used as a term of respect.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мужчину, который вежлив, учтив и хорошо воспитан, часто используется как уважительное обращение.esSustantivo que designa a un hombre cortés, educado y de buenos modales, a menudo usado como tratamiento respetuoso.frNom désignant un homme poli, courtois et bien élevé, souvent utilisé comme formule de respect. Peut aussi évoquer un homme de condition sociale élevée ou de bonnes manières.deSubstantiv für einen Mann, der höflich, rücksichtsvoll und gut erzogen ist; wird oft als respektvolle Anrede oder Bezeichnung für einen vornehmen, ehrenhaften Mann verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa um homem educado, cortês e de boa conduta, muitas vezes usado como forma respeitosa de tratamento ou para se referir a um homem de boas maneiras e distinção.zh名词，指有礼貌、有教养、举止文雅的男子，常用作尊称。arاسم يُطلق على الرجل المهذّب اللطيف حسن الخلق، ويُستعمل غالبًا في المخاطبة أو الإشارة بوصفه لقبًا للتوقير والاحترام.

1. Polite man A2 formal

   A man who is polite, courteous, and behaves with honor and respect.

   • He is a true gentleman who always holds the door open for others.
   • A gentleman never interrupts when someone is speaking.
   • She described him as a kind and thoughtful gentleman.

   ruДжентльменescaballerofrHomme poli et courtoisdeGentlemanptCavalheirozh绅士arالرجل المهذب

   Synonyms: gent

   Antonyms: boorboundercadheellout

2. Man of high social status B1 formal british

   A man of good social position, especially one of wealth or education.

   • The estate was owned by a wealthy gentleman from London.
   • In the 19th century, a gentleman did not engage in manual labor.
   • The gentleman in the top hat arrived at the ball.

   ruДжентльменesHombre de alta posición socialfrHomme de condition sociale élevéedeGentlemanptCavalheirozh绅士arرجل من الطبقة العليا

   Synonyms: aristocratblue bloodnoblemanpatrician

3. Formal address A2 formal

   A polite way to refer to or address a man, especially in formal situations.

   • Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
   • Please show this gentleman to his seat.
   • The gentleman at the front desk will help you.

   ruГосподинesTratamiento formal para un hombrefrFormule de politesse pour désigner un hommedeHerrptSenhorzh先生arسَيِّد

   Synonyms: sir

• gentlemen plural form
• gentlemen's possessive plural form
• gentleman's possessive singular form