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gent

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdʒɛnt// UK //dʒˈɛnt// gent Archaic Informal

n. a polite or friendly way to say 'gentleman'. You often use it to talk about a man who is kind or well-behaved.

n. a shortened, informal form of 'gentleman'. Often carries a connotation of traditional politeness or is used as a friendly vocative.


SIMPLE

He is a real gent for helping me with my bags.

CONTEXTUAL

The waiter was a lovely old gent who made us feel very welcome at the restaurant.

COMPLEX

While the term might seem slightly dated to some, he remains a true gent, always ensuring that his guests are comfortable and well-attended to.

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