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Definitions

well-mannered

[wel-man-erd] / ˈwɛlˈmæn ərd /
ADJECTIVE
polite and courteous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affable considerate cordial courteous gentlemanly gracious polite respectful well-behaved well-bred
WEAK
accommodating benevolent charitable chivalrous civil cultivated friendly genteel good-mannered hospitable kind ladylike mannerly polished refined
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourteous impolite mean rude uncivil unfriendly unmannerly unrefined unsophisticated
WEAK
disrespectful
ADJECTIVE
having good manners
Synonyms
STRONGEST
courteous polite
WEAK
cultivated cultured genteel polished refined
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impolite rude uncivil unmannerly unrefined
WEAK
discourteous disrespectful

Example Sentences

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While serene and well-mannered in daily driving, the 4 Dual Motor with the Performance Pack will be glad to slap you around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Lee, a Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts fighter and beloved online food critic, is best known for spreading positivity through his honest, yet well-mannered reviews.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024

His football club, Don Bosco's FC described him as "the most genuine, well-mannered and unassuming young lad."

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

Dean described him as caring and well-mannered, even after getting chewed out over a play.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

She had engaged a maid for me, Clarice, the daughter of somebody on the estate, a nice quiet well-mannered girl, who, thank heaven, had never been in service before and had no alarming standards.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier