old gentleman
Elderly male person
Old gentleman is a somewhat formal or old-fashioned way to refer to an elderly man, often with connotations of respect or dignified bearing: The old gentleman tipped his hat as he passed.
The phrase can sound quaint or ironic in modern usage.
The old gentleman is also a euphemism for the devil, now rarely encountered outside literary contexts.
- seniorHigher in rank
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- agedAdvanced in years
- silver foxAppealing older gentleman
- veteranExperienced former soldier
courteous · grandfather · old soul · venerable · wise · benefactor · old · dignified · respectable · old boy · dotard · patriarch · octogenarian · old man · gray-haired · mature · walking stick · philosopher