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well-mannered

American  
[wel-man-erd] / ˈwɛlˈmæn ərd /

adjective

  1. polite; courteous.

well-mannered British  

adjective

  1. having good manners; courteous; polite

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Etymology

Origin of well-mannered

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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Ms Evans also described Mr Baston as "well-mannered, polite and respectful".

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

One of Bianchi’s former neighbors remembered him as “a friendly, well-mannered, nice young man.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

Lee, a Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts fighter and beloved online food critic, is best known for spreading positivity through his honest, yet well-mannered reviews.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024

His football club, Don Bosco's FC described him as "the most genuine, well-mannered and unassuming young lad."

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

In the early days I thought that Mary Miller was just a well-mannered woman who checked on our progress.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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