English Explanatory Dictionary

gent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gentleman.
adj
  1. Noble; well-bred, courteous; graceful.
  2. neat; pretty; elegant
noun
  1. Clipping of gentamicin.
name
  1. A surname.
  2. Alternative form of Ghent, Belgium; from Dutch Gent.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɛnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gent.wav

Word forms

gent gents more gent most gent

Etymology

Short for gentleman.

Related words

genteel gentile gentle

Derived words

city gent ladies and gents
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