Mannerly

Pronunciation: /ˈmænərli/

Definitions of mannerly

adjective showing good manners; polite

Example Sentences

A1 He always says please and thank you, he is very mannerly.

A2 The children were taught to be mannerly at the dinner table.

B1 She greeted her guests in a very mannerly way, offering them drinks and snacks.

B2 The politician conducted himself in a very mannerly manner during the debate.

C1 The butler was known for his impeccable and mannerly service to the wealthy family.

C2 Despite his high status, he remained humble and mannerly in all his interactions.

Examples of mannerly in a Sentence

formal She always conducts herself in a very mannerly way, showing respect to everyone she meets.

informal He's so mannerly, always holding the door open for others without being asked.

slang I appreciate when people are mannerly, it shows they were raised right.

figurative The way she gracefully navigates through difficult situations is truly mannerly.

Grammatical Forms of mannerly

• past tense: mannered
• plural: mannerlies
• comparative: more mannerly
• superlative: most mannerly
• present tense: mannerly
• future tense: will be mannerly
• perfect tense: have been mannerly
• continuous tense: is being mannerly
• singular: mannerly
• positive degree: mannerly
• infinitive: to be mannerly
• gerund: being mannerly
• participle: mannerly

Origin and Evolution of mannerly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'mannerly' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'maniere' meaning 'way, manner'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mannerly' has evolved to refer to behavior that is polite, well-mannered, and courteous.