Good-Mannered

Pronunciation: /ɡʊd ˈmænərd/

Definitions of good-mannered

adjective describing someone who has good manners

Example Sentences

A1 She is very good-mannered and always says please and thank you.

A2 The good-mannered boy held the door open for his elderly neighbor.

B1 It is important to be good-mannered when meeting new people.

B2 The good-mannered receptionist greeted each guest with a smile.

C1 His good-mannered behavior at the dinner party impressed everyone.

C2 The diplomat was known for being exceptionally good-mannered in all situations.

Examples of good-mannered in a Sentence

formal The young man was known for being very good-mannered at social events.

informal She always appreciates when people are good-mannered and polite.

slang It's cool to see someone who's so good-mannered in this day and age.

figurative Being good-mannered is like a breath of fresh air in a world full of rudeness.

Grammatical Forms of good-mannered

• past tense: was good-mannered
• plural: good-mannered individuals
• comparative: more good-mannered
• superlative: most good-mannered
• present tense: is good-mannered
• future tense: will be good-mannered
• perfect tense: has been good-mannered
• continuous tense: is being good-mannered
• singular: a good-mannered person
• positive degree: good-mannered
• infinitive: to be good-mannered
• gerund: being good-mannered
• participle: a good-mannered child

Origin and Evolution of good-mannered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'good-mannered' originated from the Middle English term 'manered' which meant 'having manners or qualities of a particular kind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'good-mannered' has come to specifically refer to someone who is polite, well-behaved, and courteous in their actions and interactions with others.