MANNERLINESS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

mannerliness

noun

Definition of mannerliness

as in manners

speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding the elderly gentleman comported himself with old-world, old-school mannerliness

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Noun

This job will most likely fall on you, but your child can certainly practice good manners by drawing a picture, writing their name, or even decorating the envelope.

— Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
The Casual Drive Around town, the T/A+’s mild road manners play huge dividends.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of manners

Noun

For instance, Sentry works with trucking clients to improve driver ergonomics to enhance attentiveness and focus, which Zernicke says is a high-return-on-investment for fleet operators.

— Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Throughout the studies, participants also reported less daytime sleepiness, less frequent muscle weakness, and greater attentiveness.

— Elaine Chen, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of attentiveness

Noun

Thymes, the signature restaurant, champions local, seasonal Parian ingredients, evolving Cycladic cuisine with contemporary elegance and a deep connection to nature.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Katharine Hepburn found it as a way to dress with poise and freedom, while Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore her classic fit with an understated elegance that continues to fascinate.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of gallantry

Noun

Photo courtesy of Atlanta Police Department Police said Brown had gained the mother's trust over about a year.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Photo courtesy of The Artist Tree California dispensary chain The Artist Tree is expanding its Compassion Program to its Dixon location, where qualified medical cannabis patients can receive free products to help offset the cost of their care.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

She’s used to chief stews who yell and is thrown off by Aesha’s politeness.

— Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Southworth started focusing more specifically on civility, decency, and politeness after COVID, when many employees were fleeing the hospitality industry—all while the membership at their clubs was doubling.

— Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Definition of politeness

Noun

Palacio de Figueras was the first property to showcase Vestige’s approach to hospitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Music is in an interesting place right now where everyone wants to have experiences beyond just a concert, so bringing in the hospitality world seems fitting.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of hospitality

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