gentlemanly
Example Sentences
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In the former, a gentlemanly Preston Chamblee, also in a debut, elegantly escorted and expertly supported Ms. Nadon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
He’s also among the last of a dying breed: a two-way center who stood out on both ends of the ice, but was also gentlemanly enough to win the Lady Byng trophy three times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
Giving putts is part of playing in a gentlemanly manner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Dwane Walcott’s “Mitch,” as he is known to friends, has a diffidence that in Blanche’s eyes makes him seem almost gentlemanly among Stanley’s boorish friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
Most of the residents started out wishing for Fischer’s victory, but after the numerous false starts, threats, and general difficulties Bobby caused, sympathy began to swing to the gentlemanly Spassky.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
