mannerliness
Definition
- Noun:
- Politeness and good manners: "Mannerliness" refers to the quality of being polite, courteous, and having good social behaviour. It is the state or habit of showing respect and consideration for others.
Usage Examples
- (Her polite and courteous behaviour was clear.)
- (The student's good manners were commended.)
- (Politeness and respect are valued at work.)
Advanced Usage
- "with mannerliness": behaving in a polite and respectful manner.
- He conducted himself with mannerliness throughout the formal dinner. (He acted politely and courteously.)
- "lack of mannerliness": absence of polite behaviour; rudeness.
- The lack of mannerliness in the conversation made everyone uncomfortable. (The rudeness caused discomfort.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mannerly (adj): having or showing good manners; polite.
- The mannerly child always said "please" and "thank you". (The polite child used courteous expressions.)
- Manners (n, plural): social behaviour; ways of behaving towards others.
- Good manners include listening when someone speaks. (Polite social habits.)
Synonyms
- Courtesy: polite behaviour; respect for others.
- Civility: formal politeness and good manners.
- Etiquette: the customary code of polite behaviour in society.
Related Idioms
- Mind your manners: to behave politely and follow social rules.
- The host reminded the children to mind their manners at the table. (To behave politely during the meal.)
- Manners maketh man: a proverb meaning that good manners are essential to being a respectable person.
- He always remembered that manners maketh man, so he was never rude. (He believed politeness defines character.)