mannerly

/'mænəli/

Thân thiện

A child waits in a mannerly way for his turn on the swing.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Socially correct in behavior: Behaving in a way that shows good manners and consideration for others; polite and respectful in social situations.

Usage

• The word "mannerly" is used to describe a person or their behavior as being polite, courteous, and observing proper social etiquette. It is a formal or somewhat old-fashioned synonym for "polite" or "well-mannered."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The children were remarkably mannerly during the formal dinner.
  • He gave a mannerly bow before beginning his speech.
  • Her mannerly refusal to gossip was appreciated by her colleagues.

Advanced Usage

• "To be mannerly": To act with good manners.
  • It is important to be mannerly when meeting your partner's parents for the first time.

Variants and Related Words

• Mannerliness (n): The quality of being mannerly; politeness.
  • Her mannerliness impressed everyone at the event.

Synonyms

• Polite: Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
• Courteous: Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
• Well-mannered: Behaving in a pleasant and polite way.
• Civil: Polite in a formal way, often just adequate to avoid rudeness.

Antonyms

• Rude: Offensively impolite or ill-mannered.
• Discourteous: Showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people.
• Unmannerly: Not having or showing good manners; rude.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. socially correct in behavior

Từ đồng nghĩa

• well-mannered