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