GENTLEMANLIKE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

gentlemanlike

adjective

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There’s still plenty to enjoy in West’s plummy and gentlemanly performance; both Miller and West, in fact, are aces at oozing posh resentment, and, to the show’s advantage, they have both been caught in tabloid relationship drama of their own.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of gentlemanly

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The sale isn’t technically on until July 18, but the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale preview has revealed, in its chivalrous early access, all that’s set to be on sale for the event this year.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
In this illustration for a gossip column printed sometime in 1831-2, the writer George Sand is on the protective, even chivalrous arm of a man, but she’s also dressed in men’s clothes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Definition of chivalrous

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Raves for Montana Levi Blanco’s lush costumes in the courtly, Elizabethan style could be overheard around the table, and rightfully so; their opulence and sick glamour struck the perfect note for the depravity of the piece’s villainous couple.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of courtly

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From polished and ladylike to more relaxed and directional, the skirt felt like the foundation of the spring wardrobe, signaling a shift toward more intentional, feminine dressing.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The ladylike shoes, also known as ballet pumps, have taken on new life as a runway and celebrity favorite in recent years.

— India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026

Definition of ladylike

Adjective

Democratic congressional candidates will also need to be careful about balancing partisan messages to their base with more measured appeals to independent voters.

— Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
But perhaps the biggest challenge of all was being extremely careful not to pass moral judgment on the story or any of the characters being portrayed.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

Many Russians may not regard Putin’s regime as solicitous of the public good, which could explain the withdrawal of capital from the country, but the regime is also accepted as a given, a distant presence impervious to outside influence.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Well, this elevated me in Wendell’s eyes from solicitous writer/actor/film associate to a person who works with his/her hands to craft furniture and other heroic implements from wood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

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