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mannernoun
man·ner ˈma-nər
1
a(1)
: a characteristic or customary mode of acting : CUSTOM
stopped to speak, after the manner of the country—Ellen Glasgow
(2)
: a mode of procedure or way of acting : FASHION
responded in a lively manner
(3)
: method of artistic execution (see EXECUTION sense 1) or mode of presentation : STYLE
offers plenty of room for many jazz manners Wilder Hobson
b
manners plural : social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs
Victorian manners
c
: characteristic or distinctive bearing (see BEARING sense 1), air, or deportment
his poised gracious manner
d manners plural
(1)
: habitual conduct or deportment : BEHAVIOR
mind your manners
(2)
: good manners
Someone should teach you some manners.
e
: a distinguished or stylish air
taught to acquire a manner suitable to her station
2
a
what manner of man is he
b
all manner of problems
mannerless
adjective
Phrases
to the manner born
: fitted by or as if by birth or rearing to a particular position, role, or status
was not to the manner born, and did not go to prep schools or to an Ivy League school—Peter Tryell