Well-mannered

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having good manners; polite, courteous, and socially correct; conforming to standards of good behaviour.

    "A well-mannered gentleman always allows others first."

Adjective
  1. 1
    socially correct in behavior wordnet
  2. 2
    of good upbringing wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
ceremonialceremoniouscivilconventionalcorrectcourteous

Example

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"The ideal woman for me would be well-mannered, intelligent and a polyglot."

Etymology

Compare Middle English wel ymanerede, wel y-manerit.

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