Word: gentlemanly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: gen
tle
man
ly
Definition: In the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.
Morphemes:
Affix: gentle
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Polite and respectful rather than rude.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gentilis
Language: la
Decoded: gentilis
Meaning: of the same family or clan
Affix: man
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A friendly term of address usually reserved for other adult males.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.