Antonyms for mannerly

Grammar : Adj

Spell : man-er-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn ər li

Definition of mannerly

Origin : "well-mannered, seemly, modest," late 14c., from manner (n.) + -ly (1). As an adverb, "in accord with custom; becomingly" (mid-14c.); later "in accord with good manners" (c.1400). Related: Mannerliness.

adj polite, well-behaved

Example sentences :

Mr. Havill had lapsed into a mannerly silence that was only sullenness disguised.
Extract from : « A Laodicean » by Thomas Hardy

Aunt Lindie had sharp ears and young folks had to be mannerly in her house.
Extract from : « Blue Ridge Country » by Jean Thomas

Although trustful and friendly, they were reserved and mannerly.
Extract from : « The Rocky Mountain Wonderland » by Enos A. Mills

Otherwise I would remind you that it is not mannerly to eat and run.
Extract from : « Sisters » by Grace May North

The nabob, who was mannerly, went to speak to the aunts and find them seats.
Extract from : « Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871 » by Various

A woman's world was so polite, so mannerly, so remembering of all the social amenities.
Extract from : « Thy Name Is Woman » by Bryce Walton

You are so very pretty, my dear, so good and so mannerly, that I cannot help giving you a gift.
Extract from : « The Blue Fairy Book » by Various

Why should she not set you a mannerly example, giving me welcome?
Extract from : « The Happy Hypocrite » by Max Beerbohm

I liked the way she smiled, and I liked her obedient, mannerly bearing.
Extract from : « The Crock of Gold » by James Stephens

The fiddle was there in the middle, and the harp answering to it; and twelve mannerly women to bring my love to his bed.
Extract from : « The Kiltartan Poetry Book » by Lady Gregory

Synonyms for mannerly

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