manners
Britishplural noun
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social conduct
he has the manners of a pig
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a socially acceptable way of behaving
Example Sentences
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The Constitution leaves it to states to decide the “times, places and manners for holding elections.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Irene drummed into her charge the importance of manners, religion, education and comportment, which serve Vernice well as she moves into a world beyond her hometown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
If parents only left money to well-behaved adult children with a pristine record of good manners and fiscal responsibility, most pet shelters would probably never have to raise funds again.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
In Minnesota, ethics go hand-in-hand with good manners.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
“Mind your manners, Nell,” she scolded, handing me a comb and pointing toward the washbasin.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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