What does gent mean?
Gent means (colloquial) A gentleman..
Gent
/d͡ʒɛnt/ · noun
Meaning
(colloquial) A gentleman..
Definitions by Sense
- (colloquial) A gentleman.
- (obsolete) Noble; well-bred, courteous; graceful.
- (obsolete) neat; pretty; elegant
- (medicine, colloquial) Clipping of gentamicin.
Example Sentences
He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent.
He lou'd, as was his lot, a Ladie gent, / That him againe lou'd in the least degree […]
Her body gent and small.
Synonyms for gent
Antonyms for gent
Related Words
Word Forms
- gents
- more gent
- most gent
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gent?
Common synonyms include fellow, cuss, blighter, lad.
What is the opposite of gent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gent in a sentence?
He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent.
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