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