well-mannered

[wel-man-erd]

adjective

1. polite; courteous.

well-mannered

adjective

1. having good manners; courteous; polite

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-mannered¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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Ms Evans also described Mr Baston as "well-mannered, polite and respectful".

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Describing her Jewish neighbours as "well-mannered", Safoora said she had not had "many one-to-one interactions" with them.

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One of Bianchi’s former neighbors remembered him as “a friendly, well-mannered, nice young man.”

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Related Words

• affable 
• considerate 
• cordial 
• courteous 
• gentlemanly 
• gracious 
• polite 
• respectful 
• well-behaved 
• well-bred