well-mannered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-mannered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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While serene and well-mannered in daily driving, the 4 Dual Motor with the Performance Pack will be glad to slap you around.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
One of Bianchi’s former neighbors remembered him as “a friendly, well-mannered, nice young man.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025
Ian Khama’s well-mannered voice barely disguises the anger that he feels.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024
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
In the early days I thought that Mary Miller was just a well-mannered woman who checked on our progress.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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