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GENTLEMAN

/ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

G 2/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of GENTLEMAN

noun

A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; an armiferous man ranking below a knight.

"Being a gentleman, Robert was entitled to shove other commoners into the gongpit but he still had to jump out of the way of the knights to avoid the same fate himself."

noun

Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.

noun

An effeminate or oversophisticated man.

"Well, la-di-da, aren't you just a proper gentleman?"

Synonyms of GENTLEMAN

Words with similar meaning

Examples of GENTLEMAN in a Sentence

  • "Being a gentleman, Robert was entitled to shove other commoners into the gongpit but he still had to jump out of the way of the knights to avoid the same fate himself."
  • "Well, la-di-da, aren't you just a proper gentleman?"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
17
points

Is GENTLEMAN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, GENTLEMAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: GENTLEMAN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for GENTLEMAN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter gentleman Total
Scrabble 211111311 12
WWF 312121412 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GENTLEMAN

100 words from the letters in GENTLEMAN

How to Use GENTLEMAN in Word Games

GENTLEMAN is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GENTLEMAN to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GENTLEMAN

What does GENTLEMAN mean?
GENTLEMAN is a noun. A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; an armiferous man ranking below a knight.
Is GENTLEMAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GENTLEMAN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GENTLEMAN worth in Scrabble?
GENTLEMAN is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from GENTLEMAN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GENTLEMAN. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GENTLEMAN?
Synonyms of GENTLEMAN include: cockney, puss-gentleman, sissy, dilettante, sahib. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.