mannerly
UK/'mænəlɪ/US/'mænәli/
A1
Definitions
adj.
Polite and well-behaved
彬彬有礼的，举止得体的
adv.
In a courteous, well-behaved way
有礼貌地，得体地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmannerroot
+
-lyin the manner of
=mannerly
manner (the way one behaves) + -ly = having good manners. See manner.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The children were quiet and mannerly throughout the dinner.