What does mannerly mean?
Mannerly means Having good manners; polite..
Mannerly
/ˈmænəɹli/ · adjective
Meaning
Having good manners; polite..
Definitions by Sense
- Having good manners; polite.
- With good manners; politely.
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Synonyms for mannerly
Antonyms for mannerly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more mannerly
- most mannerly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mannerly?
Common synonyms include well-mannered, polite.
What is the opposite of mannerly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mannerly in a sentence?
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.
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