As for some of the standout Broadway gents of the evening, Daniel Radcliffe chose a custom Todd Snyder tuxedo in an unexpected shade of lilac.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024 And what a gent, Werner Hink. • Care for a concert review?—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 10 June 2024 The cheeky gent marched out into the crowded entry level to the front desk to noisily complain that there were no towels — as naked as a jaybird.—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024 Together, the duo have been responsible for transforming the cast and 300 or so background actors into 17th century ladies and gents.—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gent
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, "of aristocratic birth, graceful, beautiful," borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin genitus, past participle of gignere "to engender" — more at kin entry 1
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