well-mannered

adjective

formal

: having good manners : polite

a well-mannered child

Examples of well-mannered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think of them as well-mannered Oklahoma Sooner fans. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026

That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a load of plates without intervening. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026

The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

But even the most well-mannered canines couldn’t help but turn their heads for a squirrel. — Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026

No one questions when men do what Jaime did, ditching their families (in this case, MVP Megan Mullaly as her well-mannered mom, Layanne, and Jeff Perry as her more oblivious dad) to go off and make a career for themselves. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026

Our lion is calm and well-mannered. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

In times of great stress, there’s nothing quite like turning on a Paddington movie and setting off on a well-mannered adventure. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025

Harry's lawsuits are a bit like a royal garden party, occasional and well-mannered with, cucumber sandwiches. — Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for well-mannered

• mannered