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