Gentleman
(noun)
- A man of good breeding and manners.
- A man of high social status.
- A man of high social status.
- A man of high social status.
Origin:
Late 13c., "man of good family, nobleman," from gentil + man (see man (n.)). sense of "man of good breeding, courteous man" is from c. 1400. in the 16c. it was used as a title of courtesy, but this use is now archaic.
Examples:
- He is a true gentleman.
- The gentleman held the door open for her.
- He is a gentleman of means.
- The gentleman was well-dressed and well-spoken.
- He is a gentleman of leisure.