manners

NOUN

polite, refined social behavior

Synonyms

STRONG

amenities bearing behavior breeding carriage ceremony civilities comportment conduct courtesy culture decorum demeanor deportment dignity elegance etiquette formalities mien mores polish politeness politesse propriety protocol refinement sophistication taste urbanity

WEAK

good breeding good form p's and q's social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners crudeness impoliteness impropriety rudeness

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Tempers and emotions flared - despite a warning from the Speaker, Edwin Poots, to mind their manners - amid shouting across the packed benches.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Good manners is really important in business, especially for longevity," he reflects.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

For players, the distinction between atmosphere and interference can be more than a matter of manners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

“There was a definite shortfall of manners on this trip, and I left this trip feeling embarrassed and taken advantage of.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

This was one of the reasons she enjoyed being around babies more than anyone else: Babies didn’t care about manners.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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