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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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Ms Evans also described Mr Baston as "well-mannered, polite and respectful".

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

One of Bianchi’s former neighbors remembered him as “a friendly, well-mannered, nice young man.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

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

Dean described him as caring and well-mannered, even after getting chewed out over a play.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

One that indicated a fair hand and well-mannered demeanor.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.