well-mannered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-mannered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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She added: "Eddy is well-mannered, he does not fight, or shout, even when wronged, he says a few words and does not go so much into it."
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
If he is well-mannered, like you say, then he will likely be grateful for any amount.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Mr. Tommasini’s portrayal reveals the strong will beneath the contralto’s well-mannered surface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Jumping into that concert in Sydney, and having an earpiece and seeing all this, was a little bit crazy,” says Nasa with well-mannered modesty, “but we somehow got through it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
She did not wish to offend, but a well-mannered man might be excused for showing disgust at the way the people around them were acting.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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