mannerly

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English

Etymology

From Middle English manerly, equivalent to manner +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "Canada" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈmænəɹli/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "NZ" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈmɛnɘliː/

Adjective

mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)

  1. Polite, having good manners.
    • 1593, William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona
      Lucetta, as thou lov'st me, let me have / What thou think'st meet, and is most mannerly.
    • 1861, Charlotte Yonge, The Young Step-Mother
      ...but Genevieve's laugh roused her again, partly because she thought it less mannerly than accorded with the girl's usual politeness.

Derived terms

Adverb

mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)

  1. Politely; with good manners.
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