Synonyms for manners
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1. mannersnoun

   Address is that indefinable something which enables a man to gain his object without seeming exertion or contest, and generally with the favor and approval of those with whom he deals. It is a general power to direct to the matter in hand whatever qualities are most needed for it at the moment. It includes adroitness and discretion to know what to do or say and what to avoid; ingenuity to devise; readiness to speak or act; the dexterity that comes of practise; and tact, which is the power of fine touch as applied to human character and feeling. Courtesy and politeness are indispensable elements of good address. Compare SPEECH.

   Synonyms:
   address, address, adroitness, courtesy, dexterity, discretion, ingenuity, politeness, readiness, tact

   Antonyms:
   awkwardness, boorishness, clownishness, clumsiness, fatuity, folly, ill manners, ill-breeding, rudeness, stupidity, unmannerliness, unwisdom

   Preposition:
   Address in dealing with opponents; the address of an accomplished intriguer; an address to the audience.

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1. manners

   Synonyms:
   deportment, behavior, carriage, courtesy, politeness, intercourse, demeanor

   Antonyms:
   misdemeanor, misbehavior, unmannerliness

Princeton's WordNet

1. mannersnoun

   social deportment

   "he has the manners of a pig"

Matched Categories

1. • Demeanor

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1. mannersnoun

   Synonyms:
   morals, habits, carriage, behavior, deportment, bearing, breeding, air, customary conduct

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1. mannersnoun

   Associated words:
   etiquette

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1. List of paraphrases for "manners":

   ways, mores

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1. Evelyn Waugh:

   Manners are especially the need of the plain. The pretty can get away with anything.

2. Lou Pitt:

   Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words. He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots, through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.

3. Sir Thomas More:

   The most part of all princes have more delight in warlike manners and feats of chivalry than in the good feats of peace.

4. Edmund Burke:

   It is by imitation, far more than by precept, that we learn everything; and what we learn thus, we acquire not only more efficiently, but more pleasantly. This forms our manners, our opinions, our lives.

5. Charles Simmons:

   Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.