well-mannered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-mannered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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"Two of the most well mannered and lovely people who it was an absolute pleasure to have in our U15s last season," the club said.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2022
Stanisic was an “all-around good person, quiet boy, very well mannered - respectful of others and older people - and hardworking person,” the priest said.
From Washington Times • Mar. 25, 2021
Stanisic was an “all-around good person, quiet boy, very well mannered — respectful of others and older people — and hardworking person,” the priest said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2021
Even the witnesses who would end up in jail were well mannered, Mason said.
From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2018
The children were charming and well mannered; whatever minor quirks lingered from their unusual upbringing, the howling and drooling and so forth—these would soon fade.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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