The difference between Gentlemanly and Ladylike

When used as adjectives, gentlemanly means of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen, whereas ladylike means of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.


Gentlemanly is also adverb with the meaning: in the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman.

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  1. Gentlemanly as an adjective:

    Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen.

  1. Gentlemanly as an adverb:

    In the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.

  1. Ladylike as an adjective:

    Of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.

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