mannerly (Meaning)
mannerly (s)
socially correct in behavior
mannerly (a.)
Showing good manners; civil; respectful; complaisant.
mannerly (adv.)
With good manners.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mannerly
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- impolite
- heedless
- unmannerly
- inconsiderate
- unmannerly
- disrespectful
- ungracious
- thoughtless
- impudent
- impertinent
- insolent
- inconsiderate
- impudent
- thoughtless
- unmannered
- insolent
- inconsiderate
- uncivil
- rude
- impertinent
- heedless
- discourteous
- thoughtless
- rude
- ungracious
- uncivil
- discourteous
- unmannered
- impolite
- uncouth
- uncouth
- inconsiderate
- thoughtless
- disrespectful
Synonyms:
- respectable
- gallant
- nice
- thoughtful
- pleasant
- civil
- courteous
- respectful
- well-bred
- genteel
- friendly
- graceful
- careful
- civilized
Antonyms:
- audacious
- brassy
- unseemly
- mannerless
- loutish
- clownish
- brash
- improper
- ungenteel
- bold
- audacious
- shameless
- ungenteel
- ill-mannered
- brash
- unseemly
- informal
- vulgar
- brassy
- mannerless
- arrogant
- indecent
- casual
- shameless
- loutish
- saucy
- informal
- arrogant
- casual
- inappropriate
- churlish
- improper
- inappropriate
- vulgar
- bold
- boorish
- clownish
- ill-bred
- indecent
- saucy
- ill-mannered
- boorish
- churlish
- ill-bred
Synonyms:
- courtly
- refined
- sociable
- attentive
- genial
- affable
- fitting
- ladylike
- becoming
- cordial
- unctuous
- yielding
- ceremonious
- acceptable
- hospitable
- ceremonial
- solicitous
- chivalrous
- dutiful
- decent
- elegant
- urbane
- meet
- right
- smooth
- suitable
- red-carpet
- gentlemanly
- good
- appropriate
- couth
- humble
- deferential
- suave
- submissive
- gentlemanlike
- correct
- considerate
- fit
- modest
- seemly
- decorous
- formal
- proper
- befitting
- meek
Antonyms:
mannerly Sentence Examples
- The children exhibited a mannerly demeanor at the dinner table.
- The guest's mannerly request for assistance was met with a warm response.
- The student's mannerly tone and posture impressed the teacher.
- The gentleman approached the lady in a thoroughly mannerly fashion.
- The restaurant's staff were commended for their mannerly service.
- The young woman conducted herself in a mannerly way at the job interview.
- The mannerly behavior of the audience enhanced the enjoyment of the performance.
- The students greeted the principal in a respectful and mannerly manner.
- The boys' mannerly conduct earned them the admiration of their peers.
- The woman's mannerly nature made her well-liked within her community.
FAQs About the word mannerly
socially correct in behaviorShowing good manners; civil; respectful; complaisant., With good manners.
gracious,polite, respectable, gallant, nice, thoughtful, pleasant,civil, courteous, respectful
impolite, heedless, unmannerly, inconsiderate,unmannerly, disrespectful, ungracious, thoughtless, impudent, impertinent
The children exhibited a mannerly demeanor at the dinner table.
The guest's mannerly request for assistance was met with a warm response.
The student's mannerly tone and posture impressed the teacher.
The gentleman approached the lady in a thoroughly mannerly fashion.
