mannerly
Americanadjective
adverb
adjective
adverb
Other Word Forms
- mannerliness noun
Etymology
Origin of mannerly
First recorded in 1325–75, mannerly is from the Middle English word manerly. See manner 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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Whedon frames his behavior in the "Buffy" and "Angel" era as "uncivilized" and, towards Carpenter specifically as "not mannerly."
From Salon • Jan. 22, 2022
Whedon told New York magazine he was "not mannerly" with Carpenter when she told him she was pregnant, but denied having ever called her fat.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2022
I was expecting chaos and disruption but found mannerly and fun loving kids who were respectful and delightful to cashier and surroundings.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2021
At the previous debate, Mr. Biden quickly abandoned mannerly efforts to draw contrasts with her, and other high-polling rivals had until Tuesday largely refrained from issuing piercing criticism onstage.
From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2019
The neat children were mannerly not only to adults but to other children as well.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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