well-mannered
[ wel-man-erd ]
/ ˈwɛlˈmæn ərd /
adjective
polite; courteous.
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cordial, respectful, courteous, polite, well-bred, well-behaved, affable, gentlemanly, considerate, gracious, accommodating, benevolent, charitable, chivalrous, civil, friendly, genteel, hospitable, kind, ladylike
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- well-liked,
- well-loved,
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- well-marked,
- well-matched,
- well-meaning,
- well-meant,
- well-merited
Origin of well-mannered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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well-mannered
adjective (well mannered when postpositive)
having good manners; courteous; polite
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