The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it.
She smiled again in a friendly manner.
I'm a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner.
The manner in which young children are spoken to varies depending on who is present.
Synonyms: style, way, fashion, method More Synonyms of manner
2. singular noun [with supplement]
If something is done in themannerof something else, it is done in the style of that thing.
It's a satire somewhat in the manner of Dickens.
3. singular noun [usually poss NOUN]
Someone's manner is the way in which they behave and talk when they are with other people, for example whether they are polite, confident, or bad-tempered.
His manner was self-assured and brusque.
Her manner offstage, like her manner on, is somewhat surly.
Synonyms: behaviour, look, air, bearing More Synonyms of manner
-manneredcombining form
Forrest was normally mild-mannered, affable, and untalkative.
The British are considered ill-mannered, badly dressed and unsophisticated.
4. plural noun
If someone has good manners, they are polite and observe social customs. If someone has bad manners, they are impolite and do not observe these customs.
He dressed well and had impeccable manners.
The manners of many doctors were appalling.
They taught him his manners.
5. See also bedside manner, table manners
6.
See all manner of
7.
See in a manner of speaking
8.
See what manner of
More Synonyms of manner
manner in British English
(ˈmænə)
noun
1.
a way of doing or being
2.
a person's bearing and behaviour
she had a cool manner
3.
the style or customary way of doing or accomplishing something
sculpture in the Greek manner
4.
type or kind
what manner of man is this?
5.
mannered style, as in art; mannerism
6. by all manner of means
7. by no manner of means
8. in a manner of speaking
9. to the manner born
Word origin
C12: via Norman French from Old French maniere, from Vulgar Latin manuāria (unattested) a way of handling something, noun use of Latin manuārius belonging to the hand, from manus hand
manner in American English
(ˈmænər)
noun
1.
a way or method in which something is done or happens; mode or fashion of procedure
2.
a.
a way of acting; personal, esp. customary, behavior or bearing
a sarcastic manner
b.
distinguished bearing or behavior
3. [pl.]
a.
ways of social life; prevailing social conditions or customs
a comedy of manners
b.
ways of social behavior; deportment, esp. with reference to polite conventions
good manners, bad manners
c.
polite ways of social behavior; deportment conforming with polite conventions
a child who has no manners
4.
characteristic style or method in art, music, literature, etc.
5.
a.
kind; sort
what manner of man is he?
b. [with pl. v.]
kinds; sorts
all manner of things
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbearing
Idioms:
by all manner of means
by any manner of means
by no manner of means
in a manner of speaking
to the manner born
Word origin
ME manere < OFr maniere < VL *manaria < L manuarius, of the hand < manus, a hand: see manual
COBUILD Collocations
manner
friendly manner
impeccable manners
positive manner
similar manner
Examples of 'manner' in a sentence
manner
It does not win matches but shows impeccable manners.
The Sun (2016)
Where good manners are spontaneous and jolly;?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's just good behaviour and good manners.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One: he or she had appalling table manners.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
THREE in four motorists are worried driverless cars will end good road manners, research shows.
The Sun (2016)
I think good manners are dwindling from road users generally: motorist, pedestrian and cyclist.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
How could one so pure have stooped from her decorous and noble manner of bearing!
Elizabeth Gaskell North and South (1855)
With style and impeccable manners he did all these things plus many more.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
What happened to our famed good manners and that precious sense of fair play?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Not in that customary confrontational manner of his.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Arsenal will not be expecting to be rushed in that manner again.
The Sun (2009)
And some of his problems were brought on by his brusque manner.
Christianity Today (2000)
And yet these good manners keep people at a distance.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
His manner was well suited to broadcasting.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You have been well trained in polite table manners.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There is also the manner of his death.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Your friend showed bad manners in rearranging your seating plan.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There was something about their manner which was disturbing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And yet this bike had impeccable manners.
The Sun (2006)
What is really important is her style and manners.
The Sun (2009)
The lie is the basic building block of good manners.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He almost behaved in his customary cantankerous manner.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
You could go out and get lashed and behave in an appalling manner without anyone really caring or taking your photograph.
The Sun (2010)
His comfortable upbringing and magic carpet ride to the top have left him with a charming, affable manner.
The Sun (2012)
If we play again in the manner we did against City we'll definitely do that.
The Sun (2011)
Quotations
Manners are love in a cool climateQuentin CrispManners From Heaven
Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each once a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usageRalph Waldo EmersonThe Conduct of Life
Fine manners need the support of fine manners in othersRalph Waldo EmersonThe Conduct of Life
Manners maketh man
In other languages
manner
British English: manner /ˈmænə/ NOUN
The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it.
She smiled in a friendly manner.
American English: manner
Arabic: سُلُوك
Brazilian Portuguese: maneira
Chinese: 举止
Croatian: način
Czech: způsob
Danish: måde
Dutch: manier
European Spanish: manera
Finnish: tapa tyyli
French: manière
German: Art
Greek: τρόπος
Italian: maniera
Japanese: 方法
Korean: 방식
Norwegian: måte
Polish: sposób
European Portuguese: maneira
Romanian: mod
Russian: способ
Latin American Spanish: manera
Swedish: sätt
Thai: ลักษณะท่าทาง
Turkish: tavır
Ukrainian: манера
Vietnamese: cách thức
Chinese translation of 'manner'
manner
(ˈmænəʳ)
n(s)
(= way) 方式 (fāngshì)
(= behaviour) 举(舉)止 (jǔzhǐ)
in a manner of speaking在某种(種)意义(義)上 (zài mǒu zhǒng yìyì shang)
all manner of objects/things各种(種)各样(樣)的东(東)西 (gè zhǒng gè yàng de dōngxi)
to have good/bad manners有礼(禮)貌/无(無)礼(禮) (yǒu lǐmào/wúlǐ)
it's good/bad manners to arrive on time准(準)时(時)是有礼(禮)貌/无(無)礼(禮)的表现(現) (zhǔnshí shì yǒu lǐmào/wúlǐ de biǎoxiàn)
Derived Forms
mannersn pl (= polite behaviour) 礼(禮)貌 (lǐmào)
1 (noun)
Definition
the style or customary way of doing something
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
Synonyms
style
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.
way
You'll have to get used to my mother's odd little ways.
fashion
We must go about this in an organized fashion.
method
new teaching methods
means
form
a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress
process
The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
approach
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
practice
a public inquiry into bank practices
procedure
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
habit
It had become a habit with her to annoy him.
custom
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously.
routine
The players had to change their daily routine.
mode
the capitalist mode of production
genre
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
tack
In desperation I changed tack.
tenor
usage
a fruitful convergence with past usage and custom
wont
Keith woke early, as was his wont.
2 (noun)
Definition
a person's bearing and behaviour
His manner was self-assured and brusque.
Synonyms
behaviour
He was asked to explain his extraordinary behaviour.
look
They've opted for a rustic look in the kitchen.
air
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
bearing
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
conduct
Other people judge you by your conduct.
appearance
He had the appearance of a college student.
aspect
The snowy tree assumed a lifeless aspect.
presence
Hendrix's stage presence appealed to thousands of teenage rebels.
tone
The tone of the letter was very friendly.
demeanour
He was nicknamed ‘the Sergeant Major’ for his military demeanour.
deportment
Deportment and poise were considered important for young people.
mien (literary)
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
comportment
3 (noun)
Definition
type or kind
What manner of place is this?
Synonyms
type
There are various types of the disease.
form
He contracted a rare form of cancer.
sort
What sort of person is he?
kind
They developed a new kind of film-making.
nature
This – and other books of a similar nature – are urgently needed.
variety
She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
brand
the British brand of socialism
breed
the new breed of walking holidays
category
The entries were organised into six different categories.
1 (plural noun)
Definition
a person's social conduct viewed in the light of whether it is regarded as polite or acceptable or not
She dresses well and has impeccable manners.
Synonyms
conduct
bearing
behaviour
breeding
carriage
demeanour
deportment
comportment
2 (plural noun)
Definition
a socially acceptable way of behaving
That should teach you some manners.
Synonyms
politeness
courtesy
etiquette
refinement
polish
decorum
p's and q's
3 (plural noun)
Definition
a socially acceptable way of behaving
the morals and manners of a society
Synonyms
protocol
ceremony
customs
formalities
good form
It's not good form to spend lots of money.
proprieties
the done thing
social graces
politesse
Quotations
Manners are love in a cool climate [Quentin Crisp – Manners From Heaven]Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each once a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usage [Ralph Waldo Emerson – The Conduct of Life]Fine manners need the support of fine manners in others [Ralph Waldo Emerson – The Conduct of Life]
proverb
Manners maketh man
Additional synonyms
in the sense of air
Definition
a distinctive quality, appearance, or manner
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
Synonyms
manner,
feeling,
effect,
style,
quality,
character,
bearing,
appearance,
look,
aspect,
atmosphere,
tone,
mood,
impression,
flavour,
aura,
ambience,
demeanour,
vibe (slang)
in the sense of appearance
Definition
the way a person or thing looks
He had the appearance of a college student.
Synonyms
look,
face,
form,
air,
figure,
image,
looks,
bearing,
aspect,
manner,
expression,
demeanour,
mien (literary)
in the sense of approach
Definition
a way of dealing with a matter
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
Synonyms
way,
means,
course,
style,
attitude,
method,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
modus operandi
Synonyms of 'manner'
manner
Explore 'manner' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aspect
Definition
appearance or look
The snowy tree assumed a lifeless aspect.
Synonyms
appearance,
look,
air,
condition,
quality,
bearing,
attitude,
cast,
manner,
expression,
countenance (literary),
demeanour,
mien (literary)
in the sense of bearing
Definition
a person's general social conduct
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
Synonyms
manner,
attitude,
conduct,
appearance,
aspect,
presence,
behaviour,
tone,
carriage,
posture,
demeanour,
deportment,
mien (literary),
air,
comportment
in the sense of brand
Definition
a particular kind or variety
the British brand of socialism
Synonyms
type,
make,
sort,
kind,
class,
quality,
variety,
species,
strain,
grade,
cast
in the sense of breed
Definition
a kind, sort, or group
the new breed of walking holidays
Synonyms
kind,
sort,
type,
variety,
order,
brand,
stamp,
genre,
calibre
in the sense of category
Definition
a class or group of things or people with some quality or qualities in common
The entries were organised into six different categories.
Synonyms
class,
grouping,
heading,
head,
order,
sort,
list,
department,
type,
division,
section,
rank,
grade,
classification,
genre
in the sense of custom
Definition
a usual practice or habit
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously.
Synonyms
habit,
way,
practice,
manner,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
wont,
habitude (rare)
in the sense of demeanour
He was nicknamed ‘the Sergeant Major’ for his military demeanour.
Synonyms
bearing,
air,
manner,
carriage,
deportment,
mien (literary),
comportment
in the sense of deportment
Definition
the way in which a person moves and stands
Deportment and poise were considered important for young people.
Synonyms
bearing,
conduct,
behaviour,
manner,
stance,
carriage,
posture,
demeanour,
air,
mien (literary),
comportment
in the sense of fashion
Definition
the way that something happens or is done
We must go about this in an organized fashion.
Synonyms
method,
way,
style,
approach,
manner,
mode
in the sense of form
Definition
manners and etiquette
a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress
Synonyms
procedure,
behaviour,
manners,
etiquette,
use,
rule,
conduct,
ceremony,
custom,
convention,
ritual,
done thing,
usage,
protocol,
formality,
wont,
right practice,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of form
Definition
a type or kind
He contracted a rare form of cancer.
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
variety,
way,
system,
order,
class,
style,
practice,
method,
species,
manner,
stamp,
description
in the sense of genre
Definition
a kind or type of literary, musical, or artistic work
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
Synonyms
type,
group,
school,
form,
order,
sort,
kind,
class,
style,
character (informal),
fashion,
brand,
species,
category,
stamp,
classification,
genus,
subdivision
in the sense of good form
It's not good form to spend lots of money.
Synonyms
good manners,
manners,
protocol,
etiquette,
ceremony,
courtesy,
formalities,
refinement,
proprieties,
politeness,
decorum,
the done thing,
social graces,
politesse,
p's and q's,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of habit
Definition
established custom or use
It had become a habit with her to annoy him.
Synonyms
custom,
rule,
practice,
tradition,
routine,
convention,
mode,
usage,
wont,
second nature
in the sense of kind
Definition
a class or group having characteristics in common
They developed a new kind of film-making.
Synonyms
class,
sort,
type,
variety,
brand,
grade,
category,
genre,
classification,
league
in the sense of look
Definition
style or fashion
They've opted for a rustic look in the kitchen.
Synonyms
appearance,
effect,
bearing,
face,
air,
style,
fashion,
cast,
aspect,
manner,
expression,
impression,
complexion,
guise,
countenance (literary),
semblance,
demeanour,
mien (literary),
l%k
in the sense of method
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. a systematic or regular one
new teaching methods
Synonyms
manner,
process,
approach,
technique,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
rule,
programme,
style,
practice,
fashion,
scheme,
arrangement,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of mien
Definition
a person's manner, bearing, or appearance
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
Synonyms
demeanour,
look,
air,
bearing,
appearance,
aspect,
presence,
manner,
carriage,
aura,
countenance (literary),
deportment
in the sense of mode
Definition
a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing
the capitalist mode of production
Synonyms
method,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
state,
process,
condition,
style,
approach,
quality,
practice,
fashion,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
custom,
vein
in the sense of nature
Definition
kind or sort
This – and other books of a similar nature – are urgently needed.
Synonyms
kind,
sort,
style,
type,
variety,
species,
category,
description
Additional synonyms
in the sense of practice
Definition
something done regularly or repeatedly
a public inquiry into bank practices
Synonyms
custom,
use,
way,
system,
rule,
method,
tradition,
habit,
routine,
mode,
usage,
wont,
praxis,
usual procedure,
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of presence
Definition
impressive personal appearance or bearing
Hendrix's stage presence appealed to thousands of teenage rebels.
Synonyms
personality,
bearing,
appearance,
aspect,
air,
ease,
carriage,
aura,
poise,
demeanour,
self-assurance,
mien (literary),
comportment
in the sense of procedure
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. an established method
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
Synonyms
method,
policy,
process,
course,
system,
form,
action,
step,
performance,
operation,
practice,
scheme,
strategy,
conduct,
formula,
custom,
routine,
transaction,
plan of action,
modus operandi
in the sense of process
Definition
a series of actions or changes
The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
Synonyms
procedure,
means,
course,
system,
action,
performance,
operation,
measure,
proceeding,
manner,
transaction,
mode,
course of action
in the sense of routine
Definition
a usual or regular method of procedure
The players had to change their daily routine.
Synonyms
procedure,
programme,
way,
order,
practice,
method,
pattern,
formula,
custom,
usage,
wont,
lockstep (US, Canadian)
in the sense of sort
Definition
a class, group, or kind sharing certain characteristics or qualities
What sort of person is he?
Synonyms
kind,
type,
class,
make,
group,
family,
order,
race,
style,
quality,
character,
nature,
variety,
brand,
species,
breed,
category,
stamp,
description,
denomination,
genus,
ilk
in the sense of tack
Definition
a course of action or a policy
In desperation I changed tack.
Synonyms
course,
approach,
direction,
tactic,
way,
plan,
heading,
line,
bearing,
method,
path,
procedure,
tenor
in the sense of tone
Definition
general aspect, quality, or style
The tone of the letter was very friendly.
Synonyms
character,
style,
approach,
feel,
air,
effect,
note,
quality,
spirit,
attitude,
aspect,
frame,
manner,
mood,
drift,
grain,
temper,
vein,
tenor
in the sense of usage
a fruitful convergence with past usage and custom
Synonyms
practice,
method,
procedure,
form,
rule,
tradition,
habit,
regime,
custom,
routine,
convention,
mode,
matter of course,
wont
in the sense of variety
Definition
a particular type of something in the same general category
She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
make,
order,
class,
brand,
species,
breed,
strain,
category
Additional synonyms
in the sense of way
Definition
habits or customs
You'll have to get used to my mother's odd little ways.