well-mannered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-mannered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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This was quite out of character for a well-mannered Incorrigible, but not entirely out of character for an artist whose work has been so rudely unappreciated.
From Literature
Three years ago, Usman said he would charge customers one of three prices at his cafe, depending on how well-mannered they were in placing their order.
From BBC
Ms Evans also described Mr Baston as "well-mannered, polite and respectful".
From BBC
Describing her Jewish neighbours as "well-mannered", Safoora said she had not had "many one-to-one interactions" with them.
From BBC
One of Bianchi’s former neighbors remembered him as “a friendly, well-mannered, nice young man.”
From Los Angeles Times
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