well-mannered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-mannered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Mr. Tommasini’s portrayal reveals the strong will beneath the contralto’s well-mannered surface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Describing her Jewish neighbours as "well-mannered", Safoora said she had not had "many one-to-one interactions" with them.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 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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