Manner

/ˈmænər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A way in which a thing is done or happens.

She spoke in a calm manner during the interview.

A particular mode of behaving.

His manner was friendly and approachable.

A style or method of doing something.

The artist created her paintings in a unique manner.

Social behavior; etiquette.

He demonstrated good manners by saying 'please' and 'thank you'.

A kind; sort.

This is not the manner of events I expected.

From Middle English, from Old French 'manière', from Latin 'manuaria', related to 'manus' meaning hand.

in a manner of speaking

a way of speaking that indicates a partial truth

manners make the man

refers to the importance of manners in a person's character

a man of many mannerisms

someone who has distinctive behavioral traits

mannerism

a distinctive or peculiar manner of doing something

manners

social behaviors that show polite conduct

manipulate

to handle something skillfully or to control in a clever way

style or way of doing something, often in a flashy or impressive way

He's got a real flair for fashion; he has his own manner.

behavior that may seem exaggerated or put-on

Her manner is a bit over the top sometimes.