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:
- inconsiderate
- unmannered
- unmannerly
- ungracious
- insolent
- disrespectful
- impolite
- impolite
- disrespectful
- uncouth
- unmannered
- thoughtless
- ungracious
- impertinent
- discourteous
- thoughtless
- uncouth
- heedless
- thoughtless
- uncivil
- impertinent
- thoughtless
- unmannerly
- uncivil
- discourteous
- rude
- rude
- inconsiderate
- impudent
- inconsiderate
- inconsiderate
- heedless
- insolent
- impudent
Synonyms:
- respectful
- pleasant
- graceful
- nice
- friendly
- civilized
- thoughtful
- respectable
- genteel
- gallant
- civil
- well-bred
- courteous
- careful
Antonyms:
- saucy
- mannerless
- brash
- inappropriate
- ungenteel
- ungenteel
- improper
- informal
- bold
- audacious
- indecent
- mannerless
- clownish
- ill-mannered
- improper
- inappropriate
- boorish
- arrogant
- ill-bred
- saucy
- unseemly
- ill-mannered
- shameless
- brash
- ill-bred
- arrogant
- boorish
- brassy
- vulgar
- vulgar
- unseemly
- brassy
- clownish
- informal
- churlish
- shameless
- audacious
- casual
- churlish
- loutish
- loutish
- indecent
- casual
- bold
Synonyms:
- chivalrous
- affable
- decorous
- decent
- smooth
- meet
- becoming
- genial
- meek
- correct
- dutiful
- right
- couth
- fitting
- submissive
- unctuous
- deferential
- urbane
- proper
- courtly
- suave
- fit
- ceremonial
- formal
- considerate
- red-carpet
- yielding
- attentive
- acceptable
- cordial
- befitting
- hospitable
- seemly
- humble
- appropriate
- sociable
- elegant
- good
- ceremonious
- gentlemanly
- modest
- solicitous
- gentlemanlike
- ladylike
- suitable
- refined
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, respectful, pleasant, graceful, nice, friendly, civilized, thoughtful, respectable
inconsiderate, unmannered,unmannerly, ungracious, insolent, disrespectful, impolite, impolite, disrespectful, uncouth
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.
