manners
Britishplural noun
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social conduct
he has the manners of a pig
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a socially acceptable way of behaving
Example Sentences
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"I had girlish manners, a girlish voice," he would later say.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
He calls himself an AI optimist, citing numerous studies showing that artificial intelligence can help doctors treat patients more effectively and even to improve their bedside manners.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
If parents only left money to well-behaved adult children with a pristine record of good manners and fiscal responsibility, most pet shelters would probably never have to raise funds again.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
In Minnesota, ethics go hand-in-hand with good manners.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
He ate carefully, as if minding his table manners.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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