man·ner·ly (m n  r-l )adj. Having or showing good manners. See Synonyms at polite. adv. With good manners; politely. man ner·li·ness n. |
mannerly [ˈmænəlɪ]
adj
well-mannered; polite; courteous
adv
Now rare with good manners; politely; courteously
mannerliness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | mannerly - socially correct in behavior polite - showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. |
mannerly
adjective polite, civil, gentlemanly, refined, polished, gracious, civilized, respectful, courteous, genteel, well-behaved, well-bred, ladylike, decorous, well-mannered He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions.
rude, disrespectful, boorish, impertinent, insolent, impolite, impudent, discourteous, unmannerly, ill-mannered
rude, disrespectful, boorish, impertinent, insolent, impolite, impudent, discourteous, unmannerly, ill-mannered
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