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   Man·ner

   /ˈmanər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a way in which a thing is done or happens: "taking notes in an unobtrusive manner" Similar wayfashionmodemeansmethodsystemstyleapproachtechniqueprocedureprocessmethodologymodus operandiformroutinepractice
   • ▪ a style in literature or art: "a dramatic poem in the manner of Goethe"
   • ▪ a semantic category of adverbs and adverbials that answer the question “how?”: "an adverb of manner"
   • ▪ a kind or sort: archaic "what manner of man is he?"
   • 2. a person's outward bearing or way of behaving toward others: "his arrogance and pompous manner" Similar demeanorairaspectattitudeappearancelookbearingcastdeportmentbehaviorconductcomportmentmien
   • 3. polite or well-bred social behavior: "didn't your mother teach you any manners?" Similar correct behavioretiquettesocial gracesgood formprotocolpolitenessdecorumproprietygentilitycivilityformalitiesnicetiesPs and Qsbreedingpolitesseinformal:the done thingarchaic:convenancescustomshabitswayspracticesconventionsusagesOpposite rudenessbad behavior
   • ▪ social behavior or habits: "Tim apologized for his son's bad manners" Similar social behaviorbehaviorconductway of behavingformsocial habit
   • ▪ the way a motor vehicle handles or performs: "I have no complaints about the performance or road manners"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French maniere, based on Latin manuarius ‘of the hand’, from manus ‘hand’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mannerless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What is manner noun?

   • Definition of manner noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. He has no manners (= behaves very badly). She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won’t be able to attend. These children need to learn some manners. Now sit down and eat and mind your manners!

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   What does “manner” mean?

   • According to this definition, “manner” is more of a habit. Another close definition of this term is “good or polite behavior.” Manner also refers to “a writing style or an author’s thought,” like a characteristic peculiarity of an artist. An interesting meaning of “manner” is “a certain degree or measure of something.”

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   What is the meaning of in the manner of?

   • in the manner of (someone or something) In the style or method typical of or usually associated with someone or something. He told us the news in the manner of someone who had just lost a loved on.

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   What is the meaning of mannerly?

   • In the style or method typical of or usually associated with someone or something. He told us the news in the manner of someone who had just lost a loved one. Why wasn't he more excited?

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   Definition of manner noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. manner. noun. /ˈmænə (r)/ /ˈmænər/ Idioms. manners. [plural] behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture. to have good/bad manners. It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. He has no manners (= behaves very badly).

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   a way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action, occurrence, etc.: I don't like the manner in which he complained. Synonyms: method. manners, the prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of a people, class, period, etc.; mores: The novels of Jane Austen are concerned with the manners of her time.

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   MANNER definition: 1. the way in which a person talks and behaves with other people: 2. the way something happens or…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'manner' 1. The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it. [...] 2. 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. [...] 3. If someone has good manners, they are polite and observe social customs.

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   There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun manner, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. manner has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. arts (Middle English) music (Middle English) visual arts (early 1700s)

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   Define manner. manner synonyms, manner pronunciation, manner translation, English dictionary definition of manner. way of doing something; behavior Not to be confused with: manor – a landed estate; mansion Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright ©...