mannered
Example Sentences
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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
Filmmakers picked up on her eccentric, mannered style and the so-called “Maggie Smith character” — the class-fixated braggart she perfected — was born.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024
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
Without much warning, these adults will suddenly start speaking in a cartoonish voice: Eric turns rummy as a mannered Brit named Charles, while Rachel murmurs as “Moopie-Moopie.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023
I spent more hours than I can count a quiet witness to the highly mannered, manifold expressions of life that grace our planet.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
