MANNERLINESS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

mannerliness

noun

Definition of mannerliness

as in manners

speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding the elderly gentleman comported himself with old-world, old-school mannerliness

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Noun

Earlier in the week, after France’s bruising win over Paraguay, a Paraguayan senator launched into a series of vile and racist attacks against Mbappé, questioning his intelligence, his manners, and even his Frenchness.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Since taking the reins, Warsh has pledged to revamp the Fed’s operations in a variety of manners.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of manners

Noun

That attentiveness showed up in small ways throughout our stay.

— Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
In the past 15 years, and especially in the last five, our city has seen an influx of pizza restaurants and chefs who’ve brought a diversity of styles and an attentiveness to elevated ingredients and approaches.

— Peter St. Onge Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Definition of attentiveness

Noun

Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Below a chair rail in this hall and stairway are raised panel inserts, while an elaborate crown molding adds beauty and elegance.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.

— Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.

— Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026

Definition of gallantry

Noun

And so is the explosion of island greenery at the end, courtesy of Te Fiti, who is really the earth mother.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2026
All of it is courtesy of G&P Records, Local H’s in-house merch arm run by long-time friend and unofficial third member Gabe Rodriguez.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 8 July 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

The board member who survives every conversation about them has been preserved not by respect but by politeness.

— Audrey Russo, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Good bathroom etiquette here is less about politeness than safety, since a crowded aisle is something the crew would rather avoid.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026

Definition of politeness

Noun

The hospitality wage and the enforcement fee only apply to hotels and motels with 150 or more rooms — roughly 110 properties.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
While luxury houses rarely disclose individual performance figures, hospitality consultants and analysts estimate that a major Riviera destination retail residency can become profitable within weeks.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of hospitality

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