mannerly
adjectiveHow many syllables in mannerly?
There are 3 syllables in the word mannerly.How to pronounce mannerly:
Definition of mannerly:
- mannerly (adjective):
- showing good manners
- well-mannered and polite
- adjective. socially correct in behavior.
Synonyms for mannerly:
careful
civil
civilized
courteous
decorous
friendly
gallant
genteel
gentlemanly
graceful
gracious
ladylike
nice
pleasant
polished
polite
refined
respectable
respectful
thoughtful
well-behaved
well-bred
well-mannered
Antonyms for mannerly:
abrupt
abusive
aloof
antagonistic
arch
arrogant
audacious
awful
awkward
backward
bad
bad mannered
bad-mannered
badly behaved
barbaric
barbarous
barefaced
base
bawdy
bearish
blasphemous
blunt
bold
bold as brass
bold-faced
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