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well-mannered

American  
[wel-man-erd] / ˈwɛlˈmæn ərd /

adjective

  1. polite; courteous.

well-mannered British  

adjective

  1. having good manners; courteous; polite

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of well-mannered

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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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.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

They seemed happy and well-mannered, sometimes talking with him about their homework and classes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

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

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 "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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