adjective
- having or showing good manners; polite and well-behaved
- artificial or affected in style or behavior; not natural
Usage: often used critically
Examples
- The children were well-mannered guests at the dinner party.
- She spoke in a soft-mannered voice that put everyone at ease.
- His writing style seemed overly mannered and pretentious.
- The actor’s performance was criticized as being too mannered.
- Despite his wealth, he remained humble and well-mannered.
- The restaurant staff were exceptionally well-mannered and attentive.
- Her mannered speech patterns made her sound insincere.