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mannerly
/ ˈmænəlɪ /
adjective
- well-mannered; polite; courteous
adverb
- rare.with good manners; politely; courteously
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Derived Forms
- ˈmannerliness, noun
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Other Words From
- manner·li·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
In an interview on Wednesday, Davis added that Wright was a “mannerly, gracious, wonderful woman,” which made the negative campaign against a devoutly Christian veteran look phony.
They were all quiet, mannerly, distinguished-looking, in rich dark slack suits.
The prince was hungry enough, but he was too mannerly to eat without being invited.
The nabob, who was mannerly, went to speak to the aunts and find them seats.
I thought of horse-flies and ticks, but was too mannerly to mention them, especially so near breakfast time.
She raised a healthy crowd of children and as a rule they turned out to be a mannerly lot as well.
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