mannered

adjective

man·​nered ˈma-nərd How to pronounce mannered (audio)
Synonyms of mannerednext
1
: having manners of a specified kind
well-mannered
2
a
: having or displaying a particular manner
b
: having an artificial or stilted character
… passages are so mannered as to be unintelligible …—R. G. G. Price

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Ethan Goh is a thoughtful, mild-mannered physician with a diverse range of experience beyond his years. — Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile. — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2026 The unassuming, mild-mannered comedian has become one of the most popular live acts in the country, regularly selling out arenas. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 New polls show the mild-mannered former LA congressman leading the governor’s race just days before Tuesday’s primary. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mannered

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mannered was in the 14th century

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mannered

adjective
man·​nered ˈman-ərd How to pronounce mannered (audio)
: having manners of a specified kind
well-mannered
mild-mannered

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