well-mannered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-mannered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Mr. Tommasini’s portrayal reveals the strong will beneath the contralto’s well-mannered surface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
One of Bianchi’s former neighbors remembered him as “a friendly, well-mannered, nice young man.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2025
"It's now time for us to move on, which would be Melissa's expectations of us," Mr Hoskins said, adding it was important for the couple to have a "well-mannered relationship" with Dennis going forward.
From BBC ● May 13, 2025
Lee, a Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts fighter and beloved online food critic, is best known for spreading positivity through his honest, yet well-mannered reviews.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2024
She had engaged a maid for me, Clarice, the daughter of somebody on the estate, a nice quiet well-mannered girl, who, thank heaven, had never been in service before and had no alarming standards.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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