manner
word
/ˈmænɝ/
MA-nur
/mˈænɐ/
MA-nuh
Definition
The way in which something is done or happens. It can also mean a person's polite or rude way of behaving toward others.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or careful speech, especially in phrases like 'in a ... manner' and 'in the same manner'. For behavior, it is more common in the plural: 'good manners', 'bad manners'. Do not confuse it with 'method', which is more specific and practical.
Spanish: manera - modalesPortuguese (BR): maneira - modosPortuguese (PT): maneira - modosChinese (Simplified): 方式 - 礼貌举止Chinese (Traditional): 方式 - 禮貌舉止Hindi: तरीका - शिष्टाचारArabic: طريقة - أسلوب - لباقةBengali: ধরণ - ভঙ্গি (আচরণ)Russian: манера - способJapanese: 方法 - 態度（たいど）Vietnamese: cách - thái độ (cư xử)Korean: 방식 - 태도Turkish: tarz - tavırUrdu: انداز - طورIndonesian: cara - sikap
Example Sentences
She spoke in a calm manner.
basic
His table manners are very good.
basic
Please do it in the same manner.
basic
I didn't like the manner in which he answered my question.
natural
For someone so young, she has a very confident manner.
natural
The email was polite, but the cold manner still bothered me.
natural