mannerly

[man-er-lee]

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adjective

having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.

adverb

with good manners; courteously; politely.

Origin of mannerly

First recorded in 1325–75, mannerly is from the Middle English word manerly. See manner¹, -ly

Related formsman·ner·li·ness, noun

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Related Words for mannerly

charming, civil, civilized, considerate, courteous, decorous, genteel, gracious, polished, refined, respectful, well-bred, well-mannered

Examples from the Web for mannerly

Historical Examples of mannerly

Mr. Havill had lapsed into a mannerly silence that was only sullenness disguised.
A Laodicean
Thomas Hardy
Aunt Lindie had sharp ears and young folks had to be mannerly in her house.
Blue Ridge Country
Jean Thomas
Although trustful and friendly, they were reserved and mannerly.
The Rocky Mountain Wonderland
Enos A. Mills
Otherwise I would remind you that it is not mannerly to eat and run.
Sisters
Grace May North
The nabob, who was mannerly, went to speak to the aunts and find them seats.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871
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British Dictionary definitions for mannerly

mannerly

adjective

well-mannered; polite; courteous

adverb

rare with good manners; politely; courteously

Derived Formsmannerliness, noun

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Word Origin and History for mannerly

adj.

"well-mannered, seemly, modest," late 14c., from manner (n.) + -ly (1). As an adverb, "in accord with custom; becomingly" (mid-14c.); later "in accord with good manners" (c.1400). Related: Mannerliness.