mannered — having or showing good manners; polite and well-behaved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing good manners; polite and well-behaved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmænərd/
Example Sentences
- The well-mannered student always raised his hand before speaking.
- His overly mannered way of eating pizza with a fork and knife made everyone laugh.
- The actress's mannered performance felt artificial and unconvincing.
mannered
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmænərd/]
having or showing good manners; polite and well-behaved
His mannered bow at the royal court felt too stiff and rehearsed.
Though petals scattered, he mannerly answered
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English and Old French 'maniere' meaning manner or custom, derived from Latin 'manuarius' (of the hand). The suffix '-ed' was added to create an adjective form indicating the possession of manners.
Breakdown
manner (way of behaving/customs) + -ed (adjective suffix indicating possession of quality) = mannered (having or showing manners)
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📝Examples
“The well-mannered student always raised his hand before speaking.”
“His overly mannered way of eating pizza with a fork and knife made everyone laugh.”
“The actress's mannered performance felt artificial and unconvincing.”
“Even the dog seemed well-mannered, sitting patiently at the dinner table.”
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