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