gentlemanliness

noun

Definition of gentlemanlinessnext
as in chivalry

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Recent Examples of gentlemanliness Their answer came in the form of Colby Donaldson, the Texan mama’s boy who performed rugged gentlemanliness. — Shaan Merchant, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentlemanliness
  1. chivalry
  2. gallantry
  3. knighthood
  4. thoughtfulness
  5. attentiveness
Noun
  • The service William attended honors the Order of the Thistle, which is Scotland’s highest and most ancient order of chivalry.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Their relationship is built, to a large degree, around Jerry’s belief that Roberta is the superior critic — but this, for Jerry, is a form of chivalry, the flower of their love story.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 June 2026
Definition of chivalry
Noun
  • During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.
    — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • Dixon was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2024 and was awarded a knighthood last December in New Zealand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Over the years, Hockney was offered countless honours and turned most down – including a knighthood.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 June 2026
Definition of knighthood
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  • Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Unlike the glitter of our youth, Brunel’s body oils are formulated with more thoughtfulness.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
Noun
  • That attentiveness showed up in small ways throughout our stay.
    — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • In the past 15 years, and especially in the last five, our city has seen an influx of pizza restaurants and chefs who’ve brought a diversity of styles and an attentiveness to elevated ingredients and approaches.
    — Peter St. Onge Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Definition of attentiveness

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“Gentlemanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlemanliness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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