manner

noun

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.

Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing.

Good, polite behaviour.

One's customary method of acting; habit.

Sort; kind; style.

The style of writing or thought of an author; the characteristic peculiarity of an artist.

Standards of conduct cultured and product of mind.

A certain degree or measure.

A surname.

(in combination, rare) Something involving or requiring the specified number of men or people.

verb

(transitive) To instill manners into.

Roots

manusman- · Latin · hand

Synonyms for manner

wayn stylen fashionn moden demeanorn comportmentn deportmentn behaviorn mannerismn attituden conductn methodn

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