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单词 mannerless
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manner

noun

man·​ner ˈma-nər How to pronounce manner (audio)
1
a(1)
: a characteristic or customary mode of acting : custom
stopped to speak, after the manner of the country Ellen Glasgow
(2)
: a mode of procedure or way of acting : fashion
responded in a lively manner
(3)
: method of artistic execution (see execution sense 1) or mode of presentation : style
offers plenty of room for many jazz manners Wilder Hobson
b
manners plural : social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs
Victorian manners
c
: characteristic or distinctive bearing (see bearing sense 1), air, or deportment
his poised gracious manner
d manners plural
(1)
: habitual conduct or deportment : behavior
mind your manners
(2)
: good manners
Someone should teach you some manners.
e
: a distinguished or stylish air
taught to acquire a manner suitable to her station
2
a
: kind, sort
what manner of man is he
b
: kinds, sorts
all manner of problems
mannerless
ˈma-nər-ləs How to pronounce manner (audio)
adjective
Phrases
to the manner born
: fitted by or as if by birth or rearing to a particular position, role, or status
was not to the manner born, and did not go to prep schools or to an Ivy League school Peter Tryell

Synonyms

  • etiquette
  • form
  • mores
  • proprieties
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Example Sentences

She has a very forceful manner of speaking. I objected to the manner in which the decision was made. Some people have no manners. Someone should teach you some manners! He forgot his manners and reached across the table for the salt. He painted this picture in his early manner. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English manere, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand — more at manual

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

manner

noun

man·​ner ˈma-nər How to pronounce manner (audio)
1
: the way something is done or happens
She worked in a quick manner.
2
: a way of acting
He has a gentle manner.
3
manners plural : behavior toward or in the presence of other people
They have good manners in a restaurant.
4
: sort entry 1 sense 1
… all manner of stories were told about it … C. S. Lewis, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

mannerless

adjective

as in unmannerly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unmannerly
  • impolite
  • discourteous
  • ungracious
  • uncivil
  • doltish
  • stupid
  • oafish
  • rude
  • ungainly
  • bestial
  • beastly
  • loutish
  • uncouth
  • misleared
  • unsophisticated
  • boorish
  • vulgar
  • awkward
  • classless
  • unpolished
  • ill-bred
  • tasteless
  • churlish
  • clownish
  • cloddish
  • unrefined
  • uncultivated
  • coarse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sophisticated
  • gentlemanly
  • polished
  • genteel
  • polite
  • cultivated
  • well-bred
  • couth
  • refined
  • classy
  • courtly
  • courteous
  • civil
  • ladylike
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