gentleman
Man of honor
A gentleman is a man of good social standing, originally one entitled to bear arms but not belonging to the nobility.
The word now emphasizes conduct rather than birth—courtesy, honor, and consideration for others: He was a perfect gentleman.
The plural serves as a formal address: Ladies and gentlemen.
A gentleman's agreement is an informal pact sealed by honor rather than contract.
Showing respectful consideration
- politeShowing good manners
- considerateMindful of others' needs
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
tactful · well-mannered · chivalrous · gallant · cordial · civil · decorous · urbane
Formal male address
sahib · signore · monsieur · senhor · caballero · effendi · bwana · squire
Educated in arts, manners
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
tasteful · discerning · worldly · cosmopolitan · well-bred · stylish · sartorial · groomed
Person of noble birth
- noblemanMale of aristocratic rank
- lordNobleman or ruler
- peerOne of similar standing
- dukeHighest-ranking nobleman
earl · baron · viscount · marquess · blueblood · patrician · highborn · titled
Sleeveless torso garment
- tophatTall formal headpiece
- cravatNeck scarf, tucked in
- frock-coatFitted knee-length coat
- monocleSingle-lens eyeglass
walking-stick · pocket-watch · tailcoat · spats · gloves · parlor · calling-card · valet
Moral soundness and consistency
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- uprightVertical or morally sound
principled · noble · virtuous · decent · respectable · honorable · dignified · moral
courteous
Showing respectful consideration
- politeShowing good manners
- considerateMindful of others' needs
- respectfulShowing proper regard
gracious · tactful · well-mannered · chivalrous · gallant · cordial · civil · decorous · urbane · suave
sir
Formal male address
chap · sahib · signore · monsieur · senhor · caballero · effendi · bwana · squire
cultured
Educated in arts, manners
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
dapper · tasteful · discerning · worldly · cosmopolitan · well-bred · stylish · sartorial · groomed · distinguished
aristocrat
Person of noble birth
duke · earl · baron · viscount · marquess · blueblood · patrician · highborn · titled · landed
waistcoat
Sleeveless torso garment
- tophatTall formal headpiece
- cravatNeck scarf, tucked in
- frock-coatFitted knee-length coat
monocle · walking-stick · pocket-watch · tailcoat · spats · gloves · parlor · calling-card · valet · club
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
upright · principled · noble · virtuous · decent · respectable · honorable · dignified · moral · ethical
- peoplepeople, persons, person, individuals, humans
- menguys, male, blokes, guy, chaps
- Victorianaseances, Dickens, spiritualism, Sherlock Holmes, phrenology
- guysguy, men, dude, boys, fella
- court positionschamberlain, lady-in-waiting, lady in waiting, master of ceremonies, courtier
- Great ExpectationsEstella, Miss Havisham, convict, benefactor, forge
- ladies and gentlemenFormal crowd address
- perfect gentlemanMan of exemplary manners
- gentlemen's clubExclusive male social organization
- gentlemen's agreementInformal pact on honor
- gentleman's clubPrivate social organization for men
- gentleman's agreementInformal pact based on trust
gentlemen, gentlemanly, ungentlemanly, gentlemen's, gentlemanlike, gentlemanliness