As these days most parents indulge their children, many children don't know what good manners are.
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Manners
/ˈmæn.ɚz/
Synonyms for "manners" (146 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
Strong matches (43)
consuetudeconventioncorrectitudecorrectnesscourtlinessculture patterncustomdecenciesdecorumdemeanordeportmentdiplomatic codedoingdoingseleganceeleganciesestablished wayetiquetteexquisite mannersfashion
Adjective(4 words)
cultural system norms etiquetteinternational dining etiquetteitalian civile conceptslocal custom
Related words (73)
mannerlinessmethodmethodologymethodsmienmodus vivendimoresmotionsmovementsmovesnatural politenessobservable behaviorobservancepatternpoint of etiquettepoisepolite behaviorpolitenesspolitesseport
Show 41 more words
poseposturepracticepraxisprescriptionpresenceprocedureproceedingproper thingproprietiesprotocolpunctilioquiet good mannersritualrules of conductsavoir-fairesavoir-vivresocial codesocial conductsocial conventionsocial gracesocial gracessocial proceduressocial sciencesocial usagestandard behaviorstandard usagestanding customstyletacticstime-honored practicetonetraditionusageusewayway of lifewayswhat is donewontwonting
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(4 words)
polite conductpolite declineprivate club etiquettepublic behavior
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: act, action, actions, activity, acts.
- Sentence evidence is available for manners, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "manners".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "manners"
Keep "manners" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "manners" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "manners", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "manners" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
8 entriesbusiness etiquettecivil behaviorcourtesydress codeformal mannerinformal mannerpolite conducttable manners
Collocations
5 entriesbad mannersgood mannersproper mannerssocial mannerstable manners
Derivations
3 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
By studying overseas, students can come into contact with other manners and customs.
Source: tatoeba (22210)
Greetings are the basis of good manners.
Source: tatoeba (28679)
I cannot put up with his bad manners any longer.
Source: tatoeba (31629)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "manners"?
Closest matches include act, action, actions, activity, acts.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "manners"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.