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manner noun [ ˈmanə ]

• a way in which a thing is done or happens.
• "taking notes in an unobtrusive manner"
Similar: way, fashion, mode, means, method, system, style, approach, technique, procedure, process, methodology, modus operandi, form, routine, practice,
• a person's outward bearing or way of behaving towards others.
• "his arrogance and pompous manner"
Similar: demeanour, air, aspect, attitude, appearance, look, bearing, cast, deportment, behaviour, conduct, comportment, mien,
• polite or well-bred social behaviour.
• "didn't your mother teach you any manners?"
Similar: rudeness, discourtesy, discourteousness, impoliteness, incivility, unmannerliness, boorishness, uncouthness, vulgarity, ungentlemanly behaviour, unladylike behaviour, lack of social grace, lack of refinement, customs, habits, ways, practices, conventions, usages, correct behaviour, etiquette, social graces, good form, protocol, politeness, decorum, propriety, gentility, civility, formalities, niceties, Ps and Qs, breeding, politesse, the done thing, convenances,
Opposite: rudeness, bad behaviour,
Origin: Middle English: from Old French maniere, based on Latin manuarius ‘of the hand’, from manus ‘hand’.

all manner of

• many different kinds of.
"echinacea is used by American Indians for all manner of ailments"

in a manner of speaking

• in some sense; so to speak.
"he's not here, so in a manner of speaking I'm in charge"

to the manner born

• naturally at ease in a specified job or situation.
"endowed with a winsome personality he is a dancer to the manner born"



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