manner
/'mænə/
Definition
Noun: 1. A way in which something is done or happens: Refers to the method, style, or characteristic mode of action, operation, or occurrence. 2. A person's outward bearing or way of behaving toward others: Refers to a person's demeanor, comportment, or social conduct. 3. (plural: manners) The socially acceptable ways of behaving in a society; etiquette: Refers to the prevailing customs of polite social behavior. 4. A kind, sort, or variety: (Often used in the phrase "all manner of...") Refers to a type or class of things or people.
Usage and Examples
- As a method or style:
- She completed the task in a professional manner.
- He spoke in a calm and reasoned manner.
- "In what manner did the event occur?"
- As personal behavior or demeanor:
- His polite manner made everyone feel welcome.
- She has a very direct manner of speaking.
- I was impressed by the doctor's bedside manner.
- As social etiquette (plural):
- It's important to teach children good manners.
- He has terrible table manners.
- "Mind your manners," she told the child.
- As a kind or sort:
- The store sells all manner of exotic fruits.
- We discussed all manner of topics.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- In a manner of speaking: Used to indicate that a statement is true or accurate in a certain way, though not literally. It is similar to saying "so to speak" or "figuratively."
- Example: He is, in a manner of speaking, the heart and soul of the company.
- To the manner born: (Formal/literary) Naturally suited to a particular role, behavior, or situation, as if by birthright.
- Example: She handled the formal dinner with the grace of someone to the manner born.
- In the manner of: In the style characteristic of a particular person, school, or period.
- Example: The composer wrote a piece in the manner of Mozart.
Variants and Related Words
- Mannerism (noun): A habitual or distinctive behavioral trait; a stylistic affectation, especially in art.
- Mannerly (adjective): Having or showing good manners; polite.
- Ill-mannered (adjective): Having bad manners; rude.
- Well-mannered (adjective): Having good manners; polite.
Synonyms
- Way, mode, fashion, style (for method).
- Demeanor, air, bearing, comportment (for personal behavior).
- Etiquette, decorum, propriety (for social conduct).
- Kind, sort, type, variety.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- All manner of: Every kind of; a great variety of.
- Example: The attic was filled with all manner of old furniture.
- In no manner: Not in any way; not at all.
- Example: This report is in no manner a criticism of your work.
- Bedside manner: The attitude and conduct of a doctor toward a patient.
- Example: The pediatrician is known for her excellent bedside manner.
Noun
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a kind
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what manner of man are you?
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a way of acting or behaving
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how something is done or how it happens
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her dignified manner
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his rapid manner of talking
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their nomadic mode of existence
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in the characteristic New York style
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a lonely way of life
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in an abrasive fashion
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