mannerable

Examples

• All

• The children were mannerable during the dinner.

• The teacher was pleased to see such mannerable students in her classroom.

• At the party, everyone noticed how mannerable the children were with the guests.

• His parents taught him to be mannerable in all situations, especially when meeting new people.

• The children were mannerable, always saying please and thank you when speaking to their elders.

• At the formal dinner, everyone was mannerable, using proper etiquette throughout the meal.

• She was known for her mannerable behavior, making her a favorite among her teachers and peers.

Synonyms

C

civil

vsmannerable

585 3.9

Polite but not friendly or warm

describes polite behavior with fuller warmth and manners rather than minimal courtesy

P

polite

vsmannerable

329 1.0

Showing good manners and respect to other people

expresses the general state of good conduct rather than specific acts

G

gracious

vsmannerable

166 3.4

Being kind, polite, and generous to other people

emphasizes polite manners but not necessarily warmth or giving

R

respectful

vsmannerable

150 1.1

Being polite and showing admiration for someone

focuses on general polite behavior rather than specific deference

C

courteous

vsmannerable

43 3.7

Polite and respectful when you speak or behave

is similar but centers on plain polite conduct not extra deference

W

well-behaved

vsmannerable

25 2.8

Polite and calm around other people

describes polite behavior generally, not only compliance with rules

G

gentlemanly

vsmannerable

17 4.4

Polite and considerate in a calm, respectful way

is neutral polite behavior, not linked to gendered or dated codes

W

well-mannered

vsmannerable

10 2.9

Polite and respectful to other people

is a general term for polite behavior rather than a specific label

D

decorous

vsmannerable

• Formal

3 7.9

Polite and showing good manners in formal situations

is common polite behavior, not chiefly about dignity or taste

M

mannerly

vsmannerable

1 4.1

Polite and behaving well around other people

focuses on polite conduct without extra formality or tone

Antonyms

R

rude

594 1.0

Not polite or showing little respect for others

I

impolite

21 2.3

Not showing good manners or respect to other people

How Polite

polite

329 1.0

mannerable

• Archaic

1 7.3

rude

594 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology