gentlemanlike

• Adjectif désuet qualifiant un comportement ou une apparence propres à un gentleman, aujourd'hui largement remplacé par « gentlemanly » ; il évoque la politesse, la courtoisie et la noblesse de caractère.

An old-fashioned adjective describing behavior or appearance that is characteristic of a gentleman; now largely replaced by 'gentlemanly'.

1. Befitting a gentlemanB2formal

   Having the qualities or conduct expected of a well-bred man; courteous, honorable, and refined.

   digne d'un gentilhomme

   • His gentlemanlike behavior made a good impression on her parents.
   • He offered his seat in a gentlemanlike manner.
   • The host greeted everyone with a gentlemanlike warmth.

   Synonymeschivalrouscivilcourteousgallantgenteelgentlemanlyhonorablepoliterefined

   Antonymesboorishchurlishdiscourteousill-bredrudeunmannerlyunrefinedvulgar