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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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   Manner definition: a way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action, occurrence, etc.. See examples of MANNER used in a sentence.

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   manner meaning, definition, what is manner: the way in which something is done or ha...: Learn more.

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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 ©...

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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. 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. ways of behaving with reference to polite standards;

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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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   Definition of manner. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   UK /ˈmanə/ noun 1. a way in which a thing is done or happens taking notes in an unobtrusive manner a style in literature or art a dramatic poem in the manner of Goethe (mass noun) (Grammar) a semantic category of adverbs and adverbials which answer the question ‘how?’ an adverb of manner manner of (archaic) a kind or sort what manner of ma...