as in polite
showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners
a mannerly child is welcome everywhere
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Recent Examples of mannerly
From a mannerly point of view: No good will come of this.
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Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Remember that not all breeds are suited to all lifestyles, and some German dog breeds require a firm hand to encourage mannerly behavior. 1 Schnauzer Known for its spirited intelligence, this breed has long had a job to do on family farms as ratters, herders, guardians, and hunters.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Woman's Day, 23 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
After a few minutes of gorging itself on red and green cupcake frosting, the bear eventually went on its merry way, this time making a mannerly exit through an open door to the backyard.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 26 June 2014
The last few years weren’t exactly a mannerly period of polite disagreement in our national life.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 Nov. 2021
At the previous debate, Mr. Biden quickly abandoned mannerly efforts to draw contrasts with her, and other high-polling rivals had until Tuesday largely refrained from issuing piercing criticism onstage.
—Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2019
Waiting for a reasonable amount of time before politely excusing yourself and walking away is, in fact, the adult and mannerly thing to do.
—Judith Martin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2019
Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Remember that not all breeds are suited to all lifestyles, and some German dog breeds require a firm hand to encourage mannerly behavior. 1 Schnauzer Known for its spirited intelligence, this breed has long had a job to do on family farms as ratters, herders, guardians, and hunters.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Woman's Day, 23 Mar. 2023
Any suggestions for a mannerly approach?
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
After a few minutes of gorging itself on red and green cupcake frosting, the bear eventually went on its merry way, this time making a mannerly exit through an open door to the backyard.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 26 June 2014
The last few years weren’t exactly a mannerly period of polite disagreement in our national life.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 Nov. 2021
At the previous debate, Mr. Biden quickly abandoned mannerly efforts to draw contrasts with her, and other high-polling rivals had until Tuesday largely refrained from issuing piercing criticism onstage.
—Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2019
Waiting for a reasonable amount of time before politely excusing yourself and walking away is, in fact, the adult and mannerly thing to do.
—Judith Martin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2019
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“Mannerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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