mannered

adjective

man·​nered ˈma-nərd How to pronounce mannered (audio)
Synonyms of mannerednext
1
: having manners of a specified kind
well-mannered
2
a
: having or displaying a particular manner
b
: having an artificial or stilted character
… passages are so mannered as to be unintelligible …R. G. G. Price

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As the first intermission loomed, the Kings’ Joel Edmundson clubbed Cale Makar late, and the mild-mannered defender was heated enough to chicken-wing Edmundson with a high elbow before the horn sounded. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026 Leo is disciplined, mild-mannered, calm, and deliberative. Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, neither proved disqualifying for the mild-mannered tackle. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 However, when Swalwell’s disappointed supporters looked at their options, many apparently settled on Xavier Becerra, the mild-mannered former congressmember, state attorney general and Biden administration official. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mannered

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mannered was in the 14th century

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“Mannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/mannered. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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mannered

adjective
man·​nered ˈman-ərd How to pronounce mannered (audio)
: having manners of a specified kind
well-mannered
mild-mannered

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