MANNERLY Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

mannerly

adjective

ˈma-nər-lē

Definition of mannerly

as in polite

showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners a mannerly child is welcome everywhere

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Recent Examples of mannerly Although Roberts is presumably gratified, too, history’s little joke is that the President currently enjoying this generous new interpretation of his powers is surely not the mannerly, norm-abiding Republican Roberts had in mind decades ago. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Please tell me the mannerly requirements with regard to the note and anything else related to her retirement. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 Still, to sit opposite him at a small table is just a bit like being hooked to a polygraph, despite his air of mannerly warmth. — Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026 The most mannerly thing would be to pass the requests on to your sons and their wives. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025

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Adjective

The conversations remained cordial, despite vehement disagreements at times, with Talarico and the voters engaging in polite small talk before delving into, at times, heavy topics.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The application moves away from last-minute stress, unwanted items, and polite pretense, establishing a modern channel for intentional giving.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of polite

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No Camas coach would talk (although one, along with a school administrator, was gracious to me), and the boy's mother wouldn't acknowledge my presence Saturday.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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