How To Use Gentlemanly In A Sentence

Then I saw how the ladies came alive at his gentlemanly attentions, how flattered they were by them.
They took it in a very gentlemanly manner and directed me to a top-class agent. Times, Sunday Times
Whatever the reason, I'll be wishing him well because, in our adversarial, interrogative culture, there's still a place for Parkinson's gentlemanly, self-effacing approach.
In frame 15 the referee warned Holt for ungentlemanly conduct, in this case swearing.
The order of gentlemanly parleying and brokery has, therefore, with many apprehensions of calamity, been reluctantly and tardily giving ground before something that is of a visibly underbred order. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation

There seemed something raffish and ungentlemanly about dealing in used cars, at least to the members of the court. TANK OF SERPENTS
A broadcaster of gentlemanly calm and courtesy, he was unsympathetic to the more confrontational style which increasingly became the norm. Times, Sunday Times
He had to be a gentleman: clubbable, competent, courteous and fair; but he had also to be not so gentlemanly as to be lazy or independent of his master.
It was a dodgy existence, sharing more with high-risk adventure sports than gentlemanly pursuits.
‘There was something ungentlemanly about a man who was so obviously on the make,’ says Ingrams.
Ever since I was a wee lad of five, it's been imprinted on my brain to be chivalrous and gentlemanly.
My father, a fresh-faced young man, newly employed by a paper company, looks very proper and gentlemanly.
Even before those rumors started, people thought of him as coarse, ungentlemanly, and shallow.
Begging to be excused for a moment, he passed away into the rearmost quarters of the bank; whence, after an appreciable interval, he returned again in earnest talk with a superior, an oldish and a baldish, but a very gentlemanly man. The Wrong Box
His student team was not allowed to kick for touch and the style was running and passing; ungentlemanly conduct was unthinkable.
So far, the election campaign has been a very gentlemanly affair.
We also need to be less gentlemanly in our public utterances. Times, Sunday Times
Golf has so many courteous practices that it deserves its reputation as a gentlemanly game. Times, Sunday Times
A favourite theme with the company was the want of soldiers or generals at the North, and the impossibility that a set of mechanics and tradesmen, who knew only how to make money and keep it, should be able in chivalrous and gentlemanly exercises to cope with the Southern cavaliers, who were accustomed to sword and pistol and the use of them from their youth up. Daisy in the Field
Some were like Evan's mill, _which was a gentlemanly mill_; it would go when it had nothing to do, but it refused to work. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History
In an admirable show of gentlemanly sportsmanship the Tough Guy race also appears to be open to female competitors. Times, Sunday Times
He acted honourably and, in the gentlemanly world of golf, with the intention of abiding by the rules.
Skimpole expects a living from the world without actually earning it, either in the gentlemanly professions or in trade.
Golf has so many courteous practices that it deserves its reputation as a gentlemanly game. Times, Sunday Times
He kissed my hand at the end of the evening - in a very courtly and gentlemanly way, not like a smarmy guy making a move.
He was also found guilty of ungentlemanly conduct, but a charge of using foul and abusive language was not proven.
But after revelations involving prostitutes, coupled with a spate of ungentlemanly scuffles on the football pitch his bankability could be in jeopardy.
Yet for the sake of indulging themselves in the beautiful lies and gentlemanly disposure of these ‘hosts’, which they claim to be absent in most Japanese men, they were willing to pay for that ‘temporary love’ they claimed money could buy. Babycartercl Diary Entry
Reports suggest he has had occasion to shed the gentlemanly demeanour and give miscreants a good dressing-down.
The glide of athletic assurance in a body trained for bolder actions than gentlemanly falderal. Earl of Durkness
However, _quid multis_ Mr. Hyacinthus; 'tis no indoctrinated or obscure scribe who now addresses you, and who does so from causes that may be salutary to your own health and very gentlemanly fame, according as you resave the same, not pretermitting interests involving, probably, on your part, an abundant portion of pecuniarity. The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
He was also found guilty of ungentlemanly conduct, but a charge of using foul and abusive language was not proven.
He pushed caution to such extremes that you can only call ungentlemanly where The Torch and Other Tales
By being too gentlemanly to twist the knife after inserting it. Times, Sunday Times
Such a gentlemanly business, payday loans. Times, Sunday Times
It was a gentlemanly and dignified spectacle such as the game has seldom seen - not only that, it took real bravery as the risks to themselves and their families are very real.
Nobody would be as ungentlemanly as to call it blackmail, but they are open to political manipulation.
From the novels she appears to be the sort of woman who appreciates gentlemanly behaviour, but then she also seems to like cads.
The reason for the film was the celebration of OUP's quincentenary -- 1478 to 1978, with a special logo and all; it seemed to be a good excuse to celebrate OUP's eccentricity and gentlemanly amateurishness combined with some rather downplayed commercial sense. Old films a go go
A very quiet individual, his gentlemanly manner endeared him to all who made his acquaintance.
Connell, in particular, outlines how bibliomaniacal self-indulgence threatened the ideological sleight-of-hand that invited Britons to understand others 'private properties as part of the common stock of the national heritage, and to understand gentlemanly book collectinglike that of Jane "Wedded to Books': Bibliomania and the Romantic Essayists
Footballers take note - you could follow his example and behave in a gentlemanly way. The Sun
Causing murders, although not technically prohibited by any FIFA edict, would almost certainly constitute ungentlemanly conduct.
A very quiet individual, his gentlemanly manner endeared him to all who made his acquaintance.
He was respected by all who knew him for his kind and gentlemanly consideration.
In the drawing room he is polish'd, well bred, and from the pomp and magnificence of style in which he lives he cannot fail at first to impose on the stranger a good opinion of at least his gentlemanly manners, and courtlike behaviour. Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir
He was very highly thought of in this position and all who worked with Willie were high in praise of his gentlemanly behaviour towards staff and officials alike.
But more importantly, he suspected that Heathcliff was hiding his true wickedness under his gentlemanly appearance.
It is a matter for referees to enforce the regulations and deal with anything regarded as ungentlemanly conduct.
I contemplated forgoing the gloating and simply waving to the Beemer boys in a gentlemanly, dignified manner.
The bear hug is a crude hold and easily broken by anyone not inhibited by a devotion to fair play, and when attacked without warning from behind, the Saint considered himself absolved from the code of gentlemanly conduct. Salvage for the Saint
He shows us how both men use eloquence and gentlemanly manners to hide their base motives. Times, Sunday Times
There's also an amusing glossary of rapslang, which translates the likes of "move to me blud and ya click get shank" into gentlemanly English. Doc Brown
What a mean and ungentlemanly act, to say the very least, is that of Mr. Seward in raking up a more or less apocryphal list of Echoes of the Week
It's the "ungentlemanly" thing that really gets my goat. Local Alaskans See Sarah As Potent Asset But Vulnerable
He was handsome, and he knew that he was handsome; but he affected to despise the beauty of his proud dark face, as he affected to despise all the brightest and most beautiful things upon earth: and yet there was a vagabondish kind of foppery in his costume that contrasted sharply with the gentlemanly dandyism of the shabby gamester sitting at the table. Birds of Prey
I thought for a while I heard a snigger from somewhere nearby, but realising that sniggering is an ungentlemanly thing to do, coming higher than smirking on the List of Unpleasant Traits, I knew I must be mistaken.
Grummond's ungentlemanly conduct extended to his personal affairs.
He could be uncompromising but somehow exuded a gentlemanly calm. Times, Sunday Times
What a burst of eloquence!" exclaimed Frank, who, on the first sound of the kingly voice, had begun to attitudinize; while Trevannion gazed on his friend with a quiet, gentlemanly air of inquiry, that was not to be put out of countenance by any circumstance how ludicrous soever, Louis' School Days A Story for Boys
She thanked her supporters for running a "gentlemanly" campaign, but, she said, taking the high road on the campaign trail likely cost her votes.
Such a gentlemanly business, payday loans. Times, Sunday Times
He was a quiet, gentlemanly young fellow, blessed with a goodly share of Irish wit, and a rich vocabulary of jawbreaking words. A Ball Player's Career Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscensces of Adrian C. Anson
Otherwise she would have known that I was neither gallant nor gentlemanly.
Coming with a party of gentlemanly fellows slowly rowing up the Thames and humming some passionate recitative from an opera, he alone could recall the charmful stillness of a Scotch Sabbath, the worshiping crowds, and the evening psalm ascending from so many thousand hearthstones: Winter Evening Tales
His choir-training methods were methodical, painstaking, and gentlemanly.
I am a bastard, incorrigible, ungentlemanly and a beast.
And with Danny Kilshaw nursing a neck injury and Lee Wingfield the target for some ungentlemanly play, East had two key players unable to make their usual massive contribution.
A very quiet individual, his gentlemanly manner endeared him to all who made his acquaintance.
His throwback wool caps, melton coats and calf-length breeches channel that gentlemanly vibe. The Gentleman Adventurer
His gentlemanly good humour did much to dispel the natural tension between production and editorial camps as press time approached. Times, Sunday Times
Sachin has been a great role model with his gentlemanly behaviour, despite his huge stature in the cricketing world.
Then again, if he is so intent on saving face, on keeping his gentlemanly reputation, why isn't he here?
The ball arrived at Millar's feet and without pausing for any form of ungentlemanly conduct, he cracked it in from 18 yards.
By being too gentlemanly to twist the knife after inserting it. Times, Sunday Times
It's against the gentlemanly rules to run a business from Parliament and so an unofficial reprimand was dished out.
Such examples are, I grant you, hardly within the bounds of the unspoken gentlemanly code of the angler.
Not just because England won it but the gentlemanly manner in which our players conducted themselves made me proud to be English.
GOP leaders seem cut from the same gentlemanly mold from another age of courtliness: Bennett, McConnell, Hatch, Lugar, Grassley. The April Rasmussen Trust numbers. | RedState
This is largely due to the extraordinarily considerate, polite, and gentlemanly treatment which we receive from the officers in command.
Why not give players an amber card for ungentlemanly conduct and diving, building penalty points for an end of season ban.
All spoke good English, and they were very gentlemanly in their conduct towards us. Times, Sunday Times
I have not been terribly interested in the Post/Baldridge/ et al. cyclopedia approaches how to set the table and arrange your guests ,and which forks and spoons to use when and how, which glasses for the reds, whites, burgundies, etc., is pretty ubiquitously available, in as little or much detail as one might desire but rather in deeper treatments of the underlying elements of gentlemanly and gentlewomanly character and conduct. Archive 2008-09-07
'This is only a poor, rough, ungentlemanly sort of shire, as far as I have seen it; and however they got on with the things I found that they called hounds I can't for the life of me imagine. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour
The gentlemanly proprietorships and relaxed chairmanships that historically supplied a large bulk of presidents have become rarities.
So the vanguard of modern sculpture has taken up residence in the gentlemanly surroundings of one of the city's most hallowed venues. Times, Sunday Times
He could be uncompromising but somehow exuded a gentlemanly calm. Times, Sunday Times
His gentlemanly approach to woman and his racial purism are enough to convince conservatives that he will turn around the social liberalism of the last, well, 30 years I guess.
By being too gentlemanly to twist the knife after inserting it. Times, Sunday Times
He actually hadn't given any direct indication that he was being anything other than chivalrous and gentlemanly.
True-blue, gentlemanly, veteran gentleman who succeeded in his business with kind temper treating the girls well. I could accept you only by your patience and your cordiality!
Poets do a lot of listening and... they behave in a gentlemanly way. Times, Sunday Times
He will be remembered for his ready smile, quiet humour and his true gentlemanly qualities.
The England manager, naturally, is much more discreet and gentlemanly in his replies, refusing to count the bedpost notches or pass an opinion on his partners' motivations.
You won't do that to a girl, that is so ungentlemanly.
The scandal has shaken the gentlemanly world of shogi. Times, Sunday Times
Has anyone ever told you that you shouldn't do something because it's not ladylike or gentlemanly?
In this era, we need to represent different voices as well as maintain a gentlemanly tone.
It's as if they believe it would be ungentlemanly to question her financial role.
We have found him to be a gentlemanly, courteous, and fair person to deal with.
The cause of the fracas was something gentlemanly, too. The Sun
Pak sports minister seeks MS Gill's help to recover Malik's impounded passport Hamilton says nothing 'ungentlemanly' about his 'weaving' tactics Headley's 3-run homer in 9th lifts Padres to 6-3 win over Diamondbacks Ethier hits two homers, including first slam; Dodgers bash Giants on Bochy's birthday Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
The gentlemanly proprietorships and relaxed chairmanships that historically supplied a large bulk of presidents have become rarities.
The Pavilion's design is more window-dressing than architecture; its furniture is not gentlemanly; its decoration cocks a snook at good taste.
His throwback wool caps, melton coats and calf-length breeches channel that gentlemanly vibe. The Gentleman Adventurer
Other ballads generally portray him as a victim and romantic hero, and embody the legends of his gentlemanly conduct and chivalrous deeds.
They have two nice boats: a quick one with twin outboards and a more gentlemanly vessel powered by a sedate diesel.
And despite the gentlemanly behaviour, he wasn't bad company.
Oh, yes, I had three waltzes, the second quadrille and the mazurka, and he is ever so courteous, and kind, and gentlemanly!
Well, the first month he was here, we could hardly stand the sight of each other, and he was most ungentlemanly.
But this romanticized image with gentlemanly behavior and chivalry was largely devised by Victorian scholars in the 19th century.
He was further described as ungentlemanly by a brace of spinsters who had been within earshot on the veranda the morning he had abused the Asquith roads, but their evidence was not looked upon as damning. The Celebrity, Complete
So far, the election campaign has been a very gentlemanly affair.
Datsyuk, the Detroit Red Wings 'outstanding two-way center, claimed the Selke Trophy as the league's top defensive forward and the Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly play and skill. Ovechkin honored with Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP
From the novels she appears to be the sort of woman who appreciates gentlemanly behaviour, but then she also seems to like cads.
So far, the election campaign has been a very gentlemanly affair.
He was severely reprimanded on more than one occasion for being too lenient - in other words, too gentlemanly - and finally my letters, received or written, which had been submitted to him for examination, were transferred to the detective Dennis, who, in order to seem vigilant in proportion to his former stolidity, returned me the simplest note, as being offensive to the canaille of the Documenting the American South: The Southern Experience in 19-th Century America
The less gentlemanly ones settled for leering at the so-called future duchess and congratulating Rafe by slapping him on the back.
This award goes to the player who displays gentlemanly conduct.
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For 25 years, he has been a gangbuster for the United States attorney in Chicago, a workhorse prosecutor who put away dozens of organized crime figures with piercing arguments, a devotion to justice and a gentlemanly style.
It was once considered ungentlemanly to even train for athletic events, so who knows what will happen.
The veteran German actor imbues the character of Schultz with a quiet appeal and pathos that is evident in Schultz's tiny smiles and gentlemanly mannerisms.
‘He was gentlemanly, courteous, formal, perhaps a little obsessive,’ said a colleague.
While his later behavior could conservatively be called ungentlemanly, I have no doubt Hilton wanted Carrie Prejean to give a different answer than she did, not because he had an "agenda," but because he wanted her to be kind as well as beautiful. Michael Rowe: Regarding Miss California, At Least Anita Bryant Could Sing
RW Marty St. Louis was named as a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy awarded annually to the player who best combines productivity with sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. Tampa Bay Lightning Team Report
And who would have thought that mild-mannered Canadian fans of a famously gentleman's game could be so decidedly ungentlemanly in their reaction to curling on TV?
As the devil of ill-luck would have it, half the audience did not know that H. had written it, but were displeased at his stealing from the "Road to Ruin;" and those who might have borne a gentlemanly coxcomb with his "That's your sort," "Go it" -- such as Lewis is -- did not relish the intolerable vulgarity and inanity of the idea stript of his manner. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb
The man whom you call a blackguard -- I don't know why, for _he_ had not been destroying any defenceless person's property -- had had a scoundrelly trick played him, and I and some other fellows got up a subscription for him, as anyone with a spark of gentlemanly feeling would be inclined to do. Dr. Jolliffe's Boys
No room for gentlemanly conduct here. Man of Honour
It was not less so from the _reposeful_ manners and gentlemanly appearance of the English Canadians, and the vivacity and politeness of the French, to Yankee dress, twang, and peculiarities. The Englishwoman in America
Lambert said, `For a gentleman you can be very ungentlemanly, Edwin. SPLITTING
Whilst occupied in moralising over the dripping water-spouts, I observed a tall, gentlemanly-looking man, dressed in a zamarra, [130] leaning over the balustrades, and apparently engaged in a similar manner with myself. George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends
This can be thought of as the gentlemanly, or civilized, approach to warfare.
Ivey, a clerk in the employ of Hawes& Ivey - nice and quiet and gentlemanly, and in love with nobody that we knew of - these were the bassos. Marion Harland's autobiography : the story of a long life,
Hamilton says nothing 'ungentlemanly' about his 'weaving' tactics Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
Geek guys seem like wholesome, responsible, potential breadwinners who will be polite, courteous and gentlemanly with someone's daughter on a date.
I figure he's too gentlemanly to hit a woman, and if he tries it, she'll cream him without even working up a sweat.
By being too gentlemanly to twist the knife after inserting it. Times, Sunday Times
He advised us almost constantly what was going on, and we were struck by his gentlemanly, courteous, informed, and considerate approach.
When Francis declared war on Spain in 1528, abrogating a treaty between the two countries, Charles accused the French ruler of ungentlemanly conduct.
His authority rested, in part, on his gentlemanly reserve, on the fact that he was the paper's first male food editor.
There's no fussing, no fist-pounding, no nay-saying, finger-pointing, whining or otherwise ungentlemanly or unlady-like conduct to be noted.
Instead he recalls a mythical past of gentlemanly villains with hearts of gold.

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