manner
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈmænər/
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actitud
- She spoke in a calm and friendly manner that put everyone at ease.
- in the same manner
- in a similar manner
Look at this man in a derisive manner carrying the cross.
- Look at this man in a derisive manner carrying the cross.
- But I just want them to understand manners, respect and discipline.
- Just a sort of a genteel manner, respect for one's self and others.
- He he's he's presenting himself in a good manner.
- But I also think that when Trump does speak, he speaks in a very cruel manner about other human beings.
- It has to be a calm, loving, sweet manner.
- Because manner speaks a lot and highly of somebody.
- He's now thinking it doesn't look, that's a very mild manner.
- Oh my God, you should have your own spin off fuck boy manner.
Examples
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In no way had Gasam's words or manner been hostile or even condescending.
Fiction book (1990) -
His skin was soft and his voice and manner were gentle.
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A lot of those people, you know, grew up in a manner where they did other things.
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But since it was obviously not done, it was not done in a professional manner of, you know, fair play, fair game.
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Just a sort of a genteel manner, respect for one's self and others.
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But all we ask is to be allowed to live our lives in the manner of the Gospels.
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"Jimmy," he says in his fatherly manner, "you can be both of those things."
Academic text (2008) -
Before discussing the interventions, it is important to mention the manner in which applicants have helped themselves.
Academic text (1990) -
Very efficient mind, I guess, but the carefulness of manner threw me off.
Academic text (2011) -
I think the manner in which Khabib fights is just hectic, crazy fast pace.
Synonyms
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1.8
The way a person or animal acts toward other people in social situations
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1.6
A particular way of doing something
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3.7
The way a person behaves in a particular situation
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4.9
The way a person behaves toward other people
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2.9
A person's usual way of behaving and speaking to others
Compounds
- Literature
A lively, charming way of speaking or writing that uses clever, playful argument to make a point
- Specialized
A word that shows how someone does something, like quickly or quietly
How Polite
Surface Forms
Etymology
Manner comes from the same old word for 'hand' and is linked to how you 'handle' others. So manner means 'the way a person behaves'.