The definition of an adjective is a part of speech that is used to describe a noun. Red, tall, better and fast are all examples of adjectives.
In modern parlance, a gentleman (from gentle + man, translating the Old French gentilz hom) is any man of good, courteous conduct. A gentleman may also simply be a polite term for any man, as in indications of gender-separated facilities, or as a sign of the speaker's own courtesy when addressing others. The modern female equivalent is lady.
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. noun, plural sportsmen. 1. a man who engages in sports, especially in some open-air sport, as hunting, fishing, racing, etc. 2. a person who exhibits qualities especially esteemed in those who engage in sports, as fairness, courtesy, good temper, etc.