mannered

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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

The story’s studied minor-key tone can occasionally come across as mannered, yet “Rebuilding” possesses its own delicate grace, especially once Dusty endures other losses — some personal, others more existential.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

The club further described Kian as "the most genuine, well mannered and unassuming young lad", adding he was a credit to both the club and his parents.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024

Method acting, of course, could scarcely be more antithetical to Anderson’s own rigidly mannered performance style, which makes “Asteroid City” a fascinating, sometimes brain-melting collision of aesthetic modes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

And Tom, big and red, already cultivating a fine flowing mustache, sat at the kitchen table with his sleeves rolled down as he had been mannered.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck