SKIP TO CONTENT

personal manner

/ˌpərs(ə)n(ə)l ˌmænər/

Other forms: personal manners

Definitions of personal manner
  1. noun
    a way of acting or behaving
    synonyms: manner
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 26 types...
    hide 26 types...
    bearing, comportment, mien, presence
    dignified manner or conduct
    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
    formality, formalness
    a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
    informality
    a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously
    courtesy, good manners
    a courteous manner
    discourtesy, rudeness
    a manner that is rude and insulting
    dignity, gravitas, lordliness
    formality in bearing and appearance
    ceremoniousness
    a ceremonial manner
    stateliness
    an elaborate manner of doing something
    casualness, familiarity
    a casual manner
    unceremoniousness
    an unceremonial manner
    niceness, politeness
    a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
    urbanity
    polished courtesy; elegance of manner
    graciousness
    excellence of manners or social conduct
    chivalry, gallantry, politesse
    courtesy towards women
    deference, respect, respectfulness
    courteous regard for people's feelings
    civility
    formal or perfunctory politeness
    boorishness
    the manner of a rude or insensitive person
    impoliteness
    a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage
    ungraciousness
    an offensive lack of good manners
    incivility
    deliberate discourtesy
    abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness
    an abrupt discourteous manner
    contempt, disrespect
    a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
    cheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence
    the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
    type of:
    behavior, behaviour, conduct, demeanor, demeanour, deportment
    (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘personal manner'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE

Look up personal manner for the last time

Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.

VocabTrainer - Vocabulary.com's Vocabulary Trainer