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gentlemanlike

IPA: //ˈdʒɛntəlmənlaɪk//

KK: /ˈdʒɛntəlmənˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the qualities or behavior expected of a gentleman, such as being polite, respectful, and well-mannered.

Example: He always behaves in a gentlemanlike manner, treating everyone with respect.

gentlemanliness

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntəlmənlɪnəs/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntəlmənlɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being a gentleman, which includes being polite, respectful, and honorable in behavior.

Example: His gentlemanliness was evident in the way he treated everyone with kindness and respect.

gentlemanly

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntəlˌmænli/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntəlˌmænli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the qualities of a gentleman, such as being polite, respectful, and honorable.

Example: He always behaves in a gentlemanly manner, treating everyone with respect.

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows the qualities of a gentleman, such as politeness and respect.

Example: He treated everyone gentlemanly, always showing respect and kindness.

gentleperson

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntəlˌpɜːrsən/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntəlˌpɜrsən/

noun

Definition: A person who is polite, well-mannered, and often comes from a good social background; can refer to either a man or a woman.

Example: The gentleperson offered their seat to the elderly lady on the bus.

gentler

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntlər/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntlər/

adjective

Definition: Having a mild or kind nature; not harsh or severe.

Example: She spoke in a gentler tone to calm the child.

gentlest

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntləst/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: The word describes someone or something that is very kind, mild, or soft in nature or behavior, more than any other.

Example: She is the gentlest person I know, always caring for others.

gently

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntli/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is soft, mild, or kind, without force or harshness.

Example: She gently placed the baby in the crib.

gentrification

IPA: /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where wealthier people move into a poorer area, improving it but often causing the original residents to leave due to rising costs.

Example: Gentrification has changed the neighborhood, making it more expensive for long-time residents to live there.

gentrifier

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntrɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntrɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or group that moves into a neighborhood and contributes to its gentrification, often leading to the displacement of lower-income residents.

Example: The arrival of new cafes and boutiques attracted many gentrifiers to the area.

gentrify

IPA: /ˈdʒɛn.trɪ.faɪ/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntrɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To improve a neighborhood by making it more appealing to middle-class or affluent people, often resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents.

Example: The city plans to gentrify the old industrial area to attract new businesses and residents.

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