What does mannerly mean?
Definitions for mannerly
ˈmæn ər liman·ner·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
mannerly, well-manneredadjective
socially correct in behavior
Wiktionary
mannerlyadjective
polite, having good manners
Etymology: manner + -ly
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Mannerlyadjective
Civil; ceremonious; complaisant.
Etymology: from manner.
Tut, tut; here is a mannerly forbearance. William Shakespeare.
Let me have
What thou think’st meet, and is most mannerly. William Shakespeare.Fools make a mock at sin, affront the God whom we serve, and vilify religion; not to oppose them, by whatever mannerly names we may palliate the offence, is not modesty but cowardice, and a traiterous desertion of our allegiance to Christ. John Rogers, Sermons.
Mannerlyadverb
Civilly; without rudeness.
When we’ve supp’d,
We’ll mannerly demand thee of thy story. William Shakespeare.
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mannerly
Mannerly refers to conducting oneself in a way that is socially acceptable, polite and respectful. It generally describes someone who exhibits good manners or behavior consistent with societal or cultural norms of respect and politeness.
Webster Dictionary
Mannerlyadjective
showing good manners; civil; respectful; complaisant
Mannerlyadverb
with good manners
Editors Contribution
mannerlyadjective
Expressing manners.
The children were so mannerly.
Submitted by MaryC on March 23, 2020
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mannerly in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mannerly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of mannerly in a Sentence
The purpose of polite behavior is never virtuous. Deceit, surrender, and concealment: these are not virtues. The goal of the mannerly is comfort, per se.
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