well-mannered
|well-man-nerd|
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/ˌwɛl ˈmænərd/
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/ˌwɛl ˈmænəd/
polite behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'well-mannered' originates from the combination of 'well,' meaning 'in a good or satisfactory way,' and 'mannered,' which comes from the Old French 'maniere,' meaning 'way, fashion, or manner.'
Historical Evolution
'maniere' transformed into the Middle English word 'maner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mannered.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a certain way or fashion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having good manners.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or showing good manners; polite and courteous.
The children were well-mannered and respectful to their elders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41