1. a polite or formal way to refer to a man
Usage: formal
2. a man who is polite, well-mannered, and considerate
3. a man of good social position or wealth
Usage: traditional

Examples

• Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.
• He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
• The gentleman at the front desk will help you.
• My grandfather was always a perfect gentleman.
• A gentleman never tells secrets.
• The elderly gentleman walked slowly with his cane.
• He comes from a family of English gentlemen.