Definition of manner Manner

/mæˈnɚ/ - [maner] - man•ner

We found 25 definitions of manner from 5 different sources.

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What does manner mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: manners

manner - how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
  mode, style, way, fashion
  property any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie; "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"
  artistic style, idiom the style of a particular artist or school or movement; "an imaginative orchestral idiom"
  drape a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination
  fit the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat"
  form a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"
  life-style, life style, lifestyle, modus vivendi a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
  setup the way something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here"
  signature, touch a sheet with several pages printed on it; it folds to page size and is bound with other signatures to form a book
  wise a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise"
manner - a way of acting or behaving
  personal manner
  demeanor, demeanour, deportment, conduct, behavior, behaviour (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
  comportment, mien, bearing, presence a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
  bedside manner manner or conduct of a physician in the presence of a patient
  dandyism, foppishness the manner and dress of a fop or dandy
  gentleness, mildness, softness acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"
  formalness, formality compliance with formal rules; "courtroom formality"
  informality a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously
  good manners, courtesy a courteous or respectful or considerate act
manner - a kind; "what manner of man are you?"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • manner (Noun)
    Mode of action; way of performing or effecting anything; method; style; form; fashion.
  • manner (Noun)
    Characteristic mode of acting, conducting, carrying one's self; bearing; habitual style.
  • manner (Noun)
    Customary method of acting; habit.
  • manner (Noun)
    Carriage; behavior; deportment; also, becoming behavior; well-bred carriage and address.
  • manner (Noun)
    The style of writing or thought of an author; characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
  • manner (Noun)
    Certain degree or measure; as, it is in a manner done already.
  • manner (Noun)
    Sort; kind; style.
  • manner (Noun)
    Standards of conduct cultured and product of mind.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • manner (n.)
    Mode of action; way of performing or effecting anything; method; style; form; fashion.
  • manner (n.)
    Characteristic mode of acting, conducting, carrying one's self, or the like; bearing; habitual style.
  • manner (n.)
    Customary method of acting; habit.
  • manner (n.)
    Carriage; behavior; deportment; also, becoming behavior; well-bred carriage and address.
  • manner (n.)
    The style of writing or thought of an author; characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
  • manner (n.)
    Certain degree or measure; as, it is in a manner done already.
  • manner (n.)
    Sort; kind; style; -- in this application sometimes having the sense of a plural, sorts or kinds.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • manner
    Way of performing or effecting anything.
  • manner
    An expression or appearance indicating a certain state of mind.
  • manner
    A pattern of behavior inherited or acquired through frequent repetition.
  • manner
    Customary way of acting.
  • manner
    The style of writing or thought of an author.
  • manner
    Quality, way of being.

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