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gentlemen

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈdʒɛnəɫmɪn// UK //dʒˈɛntəlmən// gen·tle·men

n. polite men who behave well and treat others with respect. You also use this word to address a group of men in a formal way.

n. men of high social standing or those who exhibit refined manners and ethical conduct. Frequently used as a formal vocative in public address or as a polite collective plural.


SIMPLE

The host welcomed the ladies and gentlemen to the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The club rules state that all members must behave like gentlemen while on the premises.

COMPLEX

The speaker addressed the crowd as 'ladies and gentlemen', a traditional opening that immediately established a formal and respectful tone for the evening's proceedings.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'gentleman'; often used in the set phrase 'ladies and gentlemen' to address an audience.

Pitfall

gentlemansgentlemenThe word follows the irregular plural pattern of 'man' to 'men'.

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