as in polite
showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners
a mannerly child is welcome everywhere
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Recent Examples of mannerly
The mannerly thing to do would be to respond in kind.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
From a mannerly point of view: No good will come of this.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Remember that not all breeds are suited to all lifestyles, and some German dog breeds require a firm hand to encourage mannerly behavior. 1 Schnauzer Known for its spirited intelligence, this breed has long had a job to do on family farms as ratters, herders, guardians, and hunters.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Woman's Day, 23 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 17 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
The last few years weren’t exactly a mannerly period of polite disagreement in our national life.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 Nov. 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.
—Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2019
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
From a mannerly point of view: No good will come of this.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Remember that not all breeds are suited to all lifestyles, and some German dog breeds require a firm hand to encourage mannerly behavior. 1 Schnauzer Known for its spirited intelligence, this breed has long had a job to do on family farms as ratters, herders, guardians, and hunters.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Woman's Day, 23 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 17 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
The last few years weren’t exactly a mannerly period of polite disagreement in our national life.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 Nov. 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.
—Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannerly
Adjective
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The mother is friendly and the son is quiet and polite.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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If a client goes quiet, a polite but firm follow-up message outlining next steps can nudge resolution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Mannerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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