Synonyms of manners

manners

noun

plural of manner

as in demeanor

personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting

the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demeanor
• etiquette
• attitude
• proprieties
• mores
• posture
• form
• presence
• habit
• decorum
• politeness
• deportment
• civilities
• rules
• style
• pleasantries
• amenities
• bearing
• mien
• formalities
• protocol
• courtesy
• poise
• practice
• carriage
• pose
• mannerliness
• way
• mode
• air
• custom
• polish
• pattern
• fashion
• convention
• wont
• trick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of manners

The desire to fit in is a powerful instinct, one that is externalized to varying degrees in our manners and relationships. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

For players, the distinction between atmosphere and interference can be more than a matter of manners. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

An agent with read-only access is a search engine with better manners. — Antony P Gregory, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

From being able to host an impeccable event at a moment’s notice to showing graciousness in every circumstance to having an impressively clean and organized home, manners and poise come to mind. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

This job will most likely fall on you, but your child can certainly practice ​good manners by drawing a picture, writing their name, or even decorating the envelope. — Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026

The Casual Drive Around town, the T/A+’s mild road manners play huge dividends. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026