manners

Definition of manners in English English dictionary: plural form of manner; Etiquette (always plural in this sense); {n} studied civility, conduct, morals; social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig; plural of manner; social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig"; {i} proper conduct or behaviour, politeness, courtesy
bad manners: The treatment of other people in an impolite or discourteous way, or incorrect behaviour in public
In some cultures, it is considered to be bad manners to talk with your mouth full.
comedy of manners: A comic work that satirizes the manners and affectations of a social class, often represented by stock characters
good manners: The treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness, and showing correct public behaviour
In most countries, it is considered to be good manners to offer your seat to an elderly person on crowded public transport.
ill manners: poor manners, rudeness
manner: standards of conduct cultured and product of mind
manner: Customary method of acting; habit
These people have strange manners.
manner: Sort; kind; style; -- in this application sometimes having the sense of a plural, sorts or kinds
manner: Characteristic mode of acting, conducting, carrying one's self; bearing; habitual style
table manners: The manner of a behavior of an individual while dining
Some of the children had good table manners; some not.
table manners: An accepted code of conduct for behaviour at a dining table
Basic table manners were covered in the first day of finishing school, but more followed.
good manners: a courteous manner
good manners: etiquette, politeness, good breeding, proper decorum
manner: {i} mode, fashion, style; behavior, way; type, kind
manner: {n} a form, custom, way, kind, turn, cast
comedy of manners: 1. A play, novel, or film that gives a satirical portrayal of behaviour in a particular social group
acquire manners: obtain manners, get to know manners
bad manners: impoliteness, lack of courtesy
bad manners: impoliteness resulting from ignorance
comedy of manners: A comedy satirizing the attitudes and behavior of a particular social group, often of fashionable society. comedies of manners a play, film, or television programme that shows how silly people's behaviour is or can be. Witty, ironic form of drama that satirizes the manners and fashions of a particular social class or set. Comedies of manners were usually written by sophisticated authors for members of their own social class, and they typically are concerned with social usage and the ability or inability of certain characters to meet social standards, which are often exacting but morally trivial. The plot, usually concerning an illicit love affair or other scandalous matter, is subordinate to the play's brittle atmosphere, witty dialogue, and pungent commentary on human foibles. Its notable exponents include William Congreve, Oliver Goldsmith, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Oscar Wilde, and Noel Coward
comedy of manners: comedy that ridicules through the use of satire the manners and behaviours of a certain class of society
common manners: bad manners, lack of courtesy, impoliteness
court manners: manners observed by members of a royal court
crude manners: impoliteness, lack of courtesy
elementary manners: basic manners, basic etiquette, courtesy, politeness
forgot his manners: misbehaved
have no manners: be rude and impolite
improve manners: learn to behave politely, teach proper manners
manner: Carriage; behavior; deportment; also, becoming behavior; well-bred carriage and address
manner: Sort; kind; style; in this application sometimes having the sense of a plural, sorts or kinds
manner: Characteristic mode of acting, conducting, carrying one's self, or the like; bearing; habitual style
manner: a kind; "what manner of man are you?
manner: a way of acting or behaving how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
manner: If someone has good manners, they are polite and observe social customs. If someone has bad manners, they are impolite and do not observe these customs. He dressed well and had impeccable manners They taught him his manners. see also bedside manner, table manners
manner: vagueness You say in a manner of speaking to indicate that what you have just said is true, but not absolutely or exactly true. An attorney is your employee, in a manner of speaking = in a way
manner: The style of writing or thought of an author; characteristic peculiarity of an artist
manner: Mode of action; way of performing or effecting anything; method; style; form; fashion
manner: Someone's manner is the way in which they behave and talk when they are with other people, for example whether they are polite, confident, or bad-tempered. His manner was self-assured and brusque + -mannered -mannered Forrest was normally mild-mannered, affable, and untalkative The British are considered ill-mannered, badly dressed and unsophisticated
manner: Characteristic mode of acting, conducting, carrying ones self, or the like; bearing; habitual style
manner: a way of acting or behaving
manner: how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
manner: Certain degree or measure; as, it is in a manner done already
manner: If you refer to all manner of objects or people, you are talking about objects or people of many different kinds. Mr Winchester is impressively knowledgeable about all manner of things
manner: a kind; "what manner of man are you?"
manner: The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it. She smiled again in a friendly manner I'm a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner The manner in which young children are spoken to varies depending on who is present
mind one's manners: remain polite, be sure to be courteous
parlor manners: company manners, best behavior, proper etiquette
prepossessing manners: attractive qualities, enchanting characteristics
social manners: courtesies dictated by society, way of acting that is expected in a certain society
table manners: You can use table manners to refer to the way you behave when you are eating a meal at a table. He attacked the food as quickly as decent table manners allowed. the way in which someone eats their food - used when considering how socially acceptable it is
table manners: way of behaving at a table

Turkish - English

Definition of manners in Turkish English dictionary
edep erkân the rules of good manners, etiquette, the polite way: (to do something)

manners

Hyphenation

Man·ners

Turkish pronunciation

mänırz

Synonyms

amenities, bearing, behavior, breeding, carriage, ceremony, civilities, comportment, conduct, courtesy, culture, decorum, demeanor, deportment, dignity

Pronunciation

/ˈmanərz/ /ˈmænɜrz/

Etymology

[ 'ma-n&r ] (noun.) 12th century. Middle English manere, from Old French maniere way of acting, from Vulgar Latin manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand; more at MANUAL.