Definitions for mannerly

mannerly man·ner·ly

Spelling: [man-er-lee]
IPA: /ˈmæn ər li/

Mannerly is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 230 anagrams from letters in mannerly (aelmnnry).

Definitions for mannerly

adjective

  1. having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.

adverb

  1. with good manners; courteously; politely.

Origin of mannerly

First recorded in 1325-75, mannerly is from the Middle English word manerly. See manner1, -ly

Examples for mannerly

A woman's world was so polite, so mannerly, so remembering of all the social amenities.

Aunt Lindie had sharp ears and young folks had to be mannerly in her house.

Although trustful and friendly, they were reserved and mannerly.

Mr. Havill had lapsed into a mannerly silence that was only sullenness disguised.

Otherwise I would remind you that it is not mannerly to eat and run.

The fiddle was there in the middle, and the harp answering to it; and twelve mannerly women to bring my love to his bed.

I liked the way she smiled, and I liked her obedient, mannerly bearing.

You are so very pretty, my dear, so good and so mannerly, that I cannot help giving you a gift.

Why should she not set you a mannerly example, giving me welcome?

The nabob, who was mannerly, went to speak to the aunts and find them seats.

Word Value for mannerly
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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