MANNERLY

mannerly, well-mannered

(adjective) socially correct in behavior

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)

Polite, having good manners.

Adverb

mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)

Politely; with good manners.

Source: Wiktionary


Man"ner*ly, a.

Definition: Showing good manners; civil; respectful; complaisant. What thou thinkest meet, and is most mannerly. Shak.

Man"ner*ly, adv.

Definition: With good manners. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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