Meaning & Definition of word "Manner"

Manner

/ˈmænər/

1. A way in which a thing is done or happens.
- Example: She spoke in a calm manner during the interview.
2. A particular mode of behaving.
- Example: His manner was friendly and approachable.
3. A style or method of doing something.
- Example: The artist created her paintings in a unique manner.
4. Social behavior; etiquette.
- Example: He demonstrated good manners by saying 'please' and 'thank you'.
5. A kind; sort.
- Example: 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

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

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

Meaning: behavior that may seem exaggerated or put-on

● Example Sentence: Her manner is a bit over the top sometimes.