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

Tony Bill, the movie’s director, recalled Ellison as modest, well-mannered and someone who became popular with the other young cast members during filming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

But now, the calm, well-mannered captain with the business degree has made winning very much his business.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023

All of a sudden I found myself able to see him as the world saw him, as I myself had seen him when I first met him—cool, well-mannered, rich, absolutely beyond reproach.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

well-mannered

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