Manners: meaning, definitions and examples

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manners

 

[ หˆmanษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

good behavior

Manners refer to polite or well-behaved behavior, especially in social situations. It involves showing respect, consideration, and courtesy towards others.

Synonyms

courtesy, etiquette, politeness

Examples of usage

  • She has impeccable manners at the dinner table.
  • He always remembers to say please and thank you, showing good manners.
Context #2 | Noun

customary behavior

Manners can also refer to customary ways of behaving or doing things in a particular society or culture. It includes traditions and accepted practices.

Synonyms

customs, protocol, traditions

Examples of usage

  • In some cultures, bowing is a sign of good manners and respect.
  • Learning the local manners can help you integrate into a new community.

Translations

Translations of the word "manners" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maneiras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸเคพเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Manieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ etika

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะตั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maniery

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒŠใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maniรจres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ modales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrgรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขุฏุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpลฏsoby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spรดsoby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คผไปช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manire

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ siรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะดะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™dษ™b

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ modales

Etymology

The word 'manners' originated from the Old French word 'maniere' which meant 'custom, manner, way.' Over time, it evolved to refer to social behavior and etiquette. Good manners have been valued in various societies throughout history as a way to show respect and consideration for others.

See also: mannerism, unmannerly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,203 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.