well-mannered

adjective
UK: /ˌwel ˈmænəd/
US: /ˌwel ˈmænərd/

  1. Having good manners and showing respect for others.

    1. The well-mannered child always said 'please' and 'thank you'.
    2. A well-mannered guest knows how to behave appropriately at formal events.

  2. Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.

    1. She is a well-mannered young lady, always polite and kind.
    2. The company prefers to hire well-mannered individuals who represent them well.

Synonyms

courteous respectful civil refined polite

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "well-mannered" in English means: Having good manners and showing respect for others., Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way..

The phonetic transcription of "well-mannered" is /ˌwel ˈmænəd/ in British English and /ˌwel ˈmænərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "well-mannered": courteous, respectful, civil, refined, polite.

Example usage of "well-mannered": "The well-mannered child always said 'please' and 'thank you'.". More examples on the page.