mannered

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Our hometown—long known as ugly, backward, corrupt, dangerous, ill- mannered, poorly maintained and shoddily dressed—had lured into our yard a world-famous brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

It was her reading of the script, and, as you noted, the sort of mannered way that the characters spoke.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

The club further described Kian as "the most genuine, well mannered and unassuming young lad", adding he was a credit to both the club and his parents.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024

Method acting, of course, could scarcely be more antithetical to Anderson’s own rigidly mannered performance style, which makes “Asteroid City” a fascinating, sometimes brain-melting collision of aesthetic modes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

I find the rituals comforting—the tried-and-true hymns, sermons by the mild- mannered, slope-shouldered reverend that emphasize decency and good manners.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline