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
- 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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