Manners — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun noun phrase phrase /ˈma-nər/ man·ner

Meaning & Definition of Manners

Manners (noun)

  1. a characteristic or customary mode of acting, custom
  2. a mode of procedure or way of acting, fashion
  3. method of artistic execution or mode of presentation, style
  4. behavior while eating a meal at a table
  5. the manner that a physician assumes toward patients; broadly, a person's manner in dealing with others
  6. an elevated or grand style (as in music or literature)

Manners (noun phrase)

  1. comedy that satirically portrays the manners and fashions of a particular class or set

Manners (phrase)

  1. to behave in a polite and proper way

Manners (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting

    "the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing"

    similar: etiquette, form, mores, proprieties
    related: amenities, civilities, pleasantries, bearing, demeanor, deportment, mien, courtesy, decorum, mannerliness, politeness, formalities, protocol, rules, air, attitude, carriage, poise, polish, pose, posture, presence, custom, habit, pattern, practice, trick, way, wont, convention, fashion, mode, style

Related Entry: Manner (noun)

Manner is a different word from Manners. The synonyms below are for manner, not for manners.

  1. personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting

    "the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing"

    similar: etiquette, form, mores, proprieties
    related: amenities, civilities, pleasantries, bearing, demeanor, deportment, mien, courtesy, decorum, mannerliness, politeness, formalities, protocol, rules, air, attitude, carriage, poise, polish, pose, posture, presence, custom, habit, pattern, practice, trick, way, wont, convention, fashion, mode, style

  2. a distinctive way of putting ideas into words

    "the former doctor writes his novels very much in the manner of someone who is used to observing the smallest details"

    similar: fashion, locution, mode, phraseology, style, tone, vein
    related: address, delivery, elocution, colloquialism, regionalism, acceptation, connotation, denotation, expression, idiom

  3. a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

    "fish and all manner of sea life on view at the aquarium"

    similar: breed, class, description, feather, genre, ilk, kidney, kind, like, nature, order, sort, species, strain, stripe, type, variety
    related: model, sample, specimen, bracket, bunch, category, division, family, grade, group, grouping, lot, persuasion, rank(s), set, suite

  4. the means or procedure for doing something

    "you happened to reach the correct answer, but the manner by which you solved the problem was all wrong"

    similar: approach, fashion, form, how, method, methodology, recipe, strategy, style, system, tack, tactics, technique, way
    related: mode, modus operandi, blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, intrigue, layout, line, model, plan, plot, program, route, scheme, expedient, move, shift, step, practice, process, routine, policy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Manners

The most common words with a similar meaning to Manners:

etiquette, form, mores, proprieties

Related Words for Manners

amenities, civilities, pleasantries, bearing, demeanor, deportment, mien, courtesy, decorum, mannerliness, politeness, formalities, protocol, rules, air, attitude, carriage, poise, polish, pose, posture, presence, custom, habit, pattern, practice, trick, way, wont, convention

Word Forms of Manners

Derived words: mannerless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Manners

Middle English manere, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand manual

First known use: 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Manners

comedy of manners, mind one's manners, table manners

Frequently Asked Questions about Manners

What does "Manners" mean?

"Manners" means a characteristic or customary mode of acting, custom. As an a noun, a noun phrase and a phrase, it is defined as: a characteristic or customary mode of acting, custom.

What is another word for "Manners"?

Other words for "Manners" include etiquette, form, mores and proprieties. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Manners" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Manners"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Manners". Common alternatives include etiquette, form, mores and proprieties.

How do you use "Manners" in a sentence?

Examples of "Manners" in a sentence: "the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing".

Is "Manners" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Manners" can be used as a noun, a noun phrase and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Manners"?

"Manners" is pronounced /ˈma-nər/ and divided into syllables as man·ner.

What is the origin of the word "Manners"?

"Manners" comes from Middle English manere, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand manual. First known use: 12th century.

What is another word for "Manners" meaning "personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting"?

When "Manners" (noun) means personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting, synonyms include etiquette, form, mores and proprieties.