mannered (Meaning)

Wordnet

mannered (s)

having unnatural mannerisms

Webster

mannered (a.)

Having a certain way, esp. a polite way, of carrying and conducting one's self.

Affected with mannerism; marked by excess of some characteristic peculiarity.

mannered Sentence Examples

  1. The young woman exhibited an impeccable mannered disposition, always showing courtesy and respect.
  2. The well-mannered child patiently waited his turn to speak.
  3. The professor's mannered speech was a delight to listen to, as every word was carefully chosen.
  4. The guest's unmannered behavior at the dinner party was a source of embarrassment to her hosts.
  5. The elderly gentleman's courtly mannered ways reminded everyone of a bygone era.
  6. The politician's mannered smile hid his true intentions.
  7. The sales associate's overly mannered gestures seemed insincere and off-putting.
  8. The actor's mannered performance was criticized for being too melodramatic.
  9. The diplomat's skilled mannered negotiation led to a successful resolution of the conflict.
  10. The rude mannered customer's complaint was met with little empathy from the store manager.

FAQs About the word mannered

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The young woman exhibited an impeccable mannered disposition, always showing courtesy and respect.

The well-mannered child patiently waited his turn to speak.

The professor's mannered speech was a delight to listen to, as every word was carefully chosen.

The guest's unmannered behavior at the dinner party was a source of embarrassment to her hosts.