1
a(1)
: a characteristic or customary mode of acting : custom
stopped to speak, after the manner of the country—
Ellen Glasgow
Ellen Glasgow
(2)
: a mode of procedure or way of acting : fashion
responded in a lively manner
(3)
: method of artistic execution (see execution sense 1) or mode of presentation : style
offers plenty of room for many jazz manners Wilder Hobson
b
manners plural
: social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs
Victorian manners
c
: characteristic or distinctive bearing (see bearing sense 1), air, or deportment
his poised gracious manner
d
manners plural
(1)
: habitual conduct or deportment : behavior
mind your manners
(2)
: good manners
Someone should teach you some manners.
e
: a distinguished or stylish air
taught to acquire a manner suitable to her station
Phrases
to the manner born
: fitted by or as if by birth or rearing to a particular position, role, or status
was not to the manner born, and did not go to prep schools or to an Ivy League school—Peter Tryell
Peter Tryell
Examples of manner in a Sentence
She has a very forceful manner of speaking.
I objected to the manner in which the decision was made.
Some people have no manners.
Someone should teach you some manners!
He forgot his manners and reached across the table for the salt.
He painted this picture in his early manner.
Recent Examples on the Web
Republican proponents had argued those funds were meant for special education students and should be spent in that manner.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Since San Diego does not have any large-scale amusement parks, expanding in this manner may be a viable way for SeaWorld to rebuild attendance volume.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
The report ultimately determined the cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma and the manner of death was accident.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The publications attributed the high civilian death toll, especially in the Gaza war’s early weeks, to the use of Lavender in this manner.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
As a discreet, easy manner to take CBD on-the-go-, edibles have become quite the trend over the past couple of years.
—Chrono Therapeutics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
His manner of death has not been determined, according to the medical examiner’s office spokesperson.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
An app encompassing child care and education options in Tarrant County offers a way for parents to filter this information in a more efficient manner with real-time updates.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Last year, Goldman Sachs eliminated 3,200 jobs in a manner that received criticism.
—Steve Mollman, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2024
Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Since San Diego does not have any large-scale amusement parks, expanding in this manner may be a viable way for SeaWorld to rebuild attendance volume.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
The report ultimately determined the cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma and the manner of death was accident.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The publications attributed the high civilian death toll, especially in the Gaza war’s early weeks, to the use of Lavender in this manner.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
As a discreet, easy manner to take CBD on-the-go-, edibles have become quite the trend over the past couple of years.
—Chrono Therapeutics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
His manner of death has not been determined, according to the medical examiner’s office spokesperson.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
An app encompassing child care and education options in Tarrant County offers a way for parents to filter this information in a more efficient manner with real-time updates.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Last year, Goldman Sachs eliminated 3,200 jobs in a manner that received criticism.
—Steve Mollman, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manner. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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manner
noun
man·ner
ˈman-ər 
1
a
: sort entry 1 sense 1a, kind
what manner of fools are they
b
: various kinds
—usually used in the phrase all manner of
2
b
: a way of acting or proceeding
worked in a brisk manner
c
: style entry 1 sense 1
painted in the artist's early manner
3
plural
a
: social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevailing customs
b
: characteristic or habitual conduct : behavior
taught the child good manners
especially
: polite behavior
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