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mannerly Synonyms

Another word for mannerly

Choosing another word for mannerly depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing good manners; polite, courteous, and well-behaved.

Usage Example

"The host praised the well-mannered children for waiting until everyone was served before eating."

Strongest
well-mannered
polite
courteous
well-behaved
Strong
civil
respectful
well-bred
gracious
genteel
urbane

• adverb (Context 2)

In a polite, courteous, or respectful manner.

Usage Example

"He bowed politely to the guests before taking his leave."

Strongest
politely
courteously
Strong
civilly
respectfully
graciously

Opposites of mannerly

The opposite of mannerly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unmannerly
ill-mannered
impolite
impolitely
rude
rudely
discourteous
discourteously
See all opposites of mannerly

• Nearby Words

mannered
mannerism
mannerless
mannerly
manners
mannikin
mannish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mannerly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mannerly
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