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mannered

[man-erd] / ˈmæn ərd /


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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

He described them as "young, boisterous lads" who were "well mannered", "well behaved" and loved.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

There’s barely a frame of “Ripley” that isn’t thoroughly considered; it’s conspicuously stylish, but never mannered.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

“Don’t mention it, it’s a pleasure to have such a well- mannered young visitor.”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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