Socially correct in behavior.
1 Her mannerly , down-home approach undoubtedly smoothed the way for the flamboyant Capote.
2 Younger generation ain't mannerly now like they was when I was young.
3 Question: My 12-year-old son has always been a well-behaved mannerly boy.
4 He smiled, and said a mannerly thank you, and I turned away, blushing.
5 I hope ye was mannerly and humble-andprofited by the words of grace.
6 It was a fair, good-humoured battle in not very mannerly lists.
7 I liked the way she smiled, and I liked her obedient, mannerly bearing.
8 He just looked and looked away, and was as mannerly as was required.
9 Mr. Havill had lapsed into a mannerly silence that was only sullenness disguised.
10 Gavin is a polite man, a mannerly man, so he has a go.
11 He had exchanged the restless, flaring energy of his boyhood for a mannerly restraint.
12 After that, I would desire him to be clever, well-spoken, mannerly , educated, and discreet.
13 One of them is an elderly man, welldressed and mannerly .
14 Mme Maloir, a respectable-looking and mannerly woman, was Nana's old friend, chaperon and companion.
15 These broke ranks, pressing as closely as was mannerly towards the group about the litter.
16 The prince was hungry enough, but he was too mannerly to eat without being invited.
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