Mannered

Pronunciation: /ˈmænərd/

Definitions of mannered

adjective showing good manners; polite

Example Sentences

A1 She is a well-mannered girl.

A2 The dog was very mannered around strangers.

B1 He always speaks in a polite and mannered way.

B2 The guests were impressed by her mannered behavior at the party.

C1 His mannered demeanor in the courtroom earned him respect among his colleagues.

C2 The actor's mannered performance in the play was praised by critics.

Examples of mannered in a Sentence

formal The mannered gentleman greeted everyone with a polite bow.

informal She's always been well-mannered, even when no one else is.

slang That dude is so uptight and mannered, he needs to loosen up.

figurative The painting was mannered in its execution, lacking spontaneity and energy.

Grammatical Forms of mannered

• past tense: mannered
• plural: mannered
• comparative: more mannered
• superlative: most mannered
• present tense: manner
• future tense: will manner
• perfect tense: have mannered
• continuous tense: is mannering
• singular: mannered
• positive degree: mannered
• infinitive: to manner
• gerund: mannering
• participle: mannered

Origin and Evolution of mannered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'mannered' originated from the Middle English word 'manered' which was derived from the Old French word 'maniere' meaning 'way of doing something'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mannered' evolved from simply referring to a way of doing something to also encompassing behavior or style that is artificial or affected.