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mannerly

[man-er-lee]
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adjective
  1. having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
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adverb
  1. with good manners; courteously; politely.
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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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Examples from the Web for mannerly

Historical Examples

  • 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.

  • Although trustful and friendly, they were reserved and mannerly.

  • 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.

British Dictionary definitions for mannerly

mannerly

adjective
  1. well-mannered; polite; courteous
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adverb
  1. rare with good manners; politely; courteously
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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.

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