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Meaning of mannered
having or showing good manners
Etymology of mannered
The word "mannered" has its roots in the Old French word "maniere," meaning "way" or "manner," which is derived from the Latin "manus," meaning "hand" or "way of handling"
Historically, the term "mannered" was used to describe someone who behaved in a way that was considered refined, polite, and socially acceptable, often in a rather formal or traditional sense
Synonyms
refined
polite
courteous
gracious
elegant
sophisticated
cultured
civilized
urbane
suave
debonair
charming
affable
genial
cordial
warm
friendly
hospitable
mannerly
well-bred
well-behaved
well-mannered
courteous
chivalrous
gallant
courtly
dignified
decorous
proper
correct
seemly
becoming
befitting
fitting
suitable
appropriate
tasteful
discreet
restrained
reserved
formal
conventional
traditional
classical
aristocratic
refined
discerning
Definitions
- Having or showing good manners, especially in a rather formal or traditional way
- * Behaving in a way that is considered polite or socially acceptable
Usage Examples
- She was a mannered woman who always used her napkin and waited for everyone to be served before starting to eat
- * He was known for his mannered behavior, always opening doors for women and using formal titles when addressing his elders
Antonyms
rude
impolite
uncouth
coarse
crude
rough
unrefined
unsophisticated
uncivilized
barbaric
brutish
savage
wild
untrained
untaught
unlearned
ill-bred
ill-mannered
unmannerly
discourteous
disrespectful
insolent
impertinent
cheeky
saucy
pert
forward
presumptuous
arrogant
haughty
supercilious
condescending