Mannerly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmænəɹli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mannerly is an adjective meaning Having good manners; polite.
Meaning
Having good manners; polite.
More Meanings
- With good manners; politely.
Example Sentences
Lucetta, as thou lov'st me, let me have / What thou think'st meet, and is most mannerly.
Tut, tut, here is a mannerly forbearance: / The truth appeares ſo naked on my ſide, / That any purblind eye may find it out.
1861, Charlotte Yonge, The Young Step-Mother ...but Genevieve's laugh roused her again, partly because she thought it less mannerly than accorded with the girl's usual politeness.
Synonyms for mannerly
Depending on context, synonyms include well-mannered, polite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polite, well-mannered, mannerable, mannersome, genteel, gentlepersonly.
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