gentleman Synonyms
Another word for gentleman
• noun (Context 1)
A chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety and consideration for others.
"He proved himself a true cavalier by offering his seat to the elderly passenger."
• noun (Context 2)
A polite or formal term of reference or address for any man, often used in the plural when addressing an audience.
"The receptionist directed the man in the waiting room to the third floor."
• noun (Context 3)
A man of good family, breeding, or high social position, historically ranking below the nobility and entitled to bear a coat of arms, or having independent wealth that frees him from working for a living.
"In nineteenth-century novels, the protagonist often aspires to the status of a country esquire."
Opposites of gentleman
The opposite of gentleman shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: