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well-mannered

[ wel-man-erd ]
/ ˈwɛlˈmæn ərd /
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adjective

polite; courteous.

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Origin of well-mannered

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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British Dictionary definitions for well-mannered

well-mannered

adjective (well mannered when postpositive)

having good manners; courteous; polite
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