manner1

[man-er] /ˈmæn ər/
noun
1.
a way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action, occurrence, etc.:
I don't like the manner in which he complained.
2.
manners.
  1. the prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of a people, class, period, etc.; mores:
    The novels of Jane Austen are concerned with the manners of her time.
  2. ways of behaving with reference to polite standards; social comportment:
    That child has good manners.
3.
a person's outward bearing; way of speaking to and treating others:
She has a charming manner.
4.
characteristic or customary way of doing, making, saying, etc.:
houses built in the 19th-century manner.
5.
air of distinction:
That old gentleman had quite a manner.
6.
(used with a singular or plural verb) kind; sort:
What manner of man is he? All manner of things were happening.
7.
characteristic style in art, literature, or the like:
verses in the manner of Spenser.
8.
Obsolete.
  1. nature; character.
  2. guise; fashion.
Idioms
9.
by all manner of means, by all means; certainly.
10.
by no manner of means, under no circumstances; by no means; certainly not:
She was by no manner of means a frivolous person.
11.
in a manner, so to speak; after a fashion; somewhat.
12.
in a manner of speaking, in a way; as it were; so to speak:
We were, in a manner of speaking, babes in the woods.
13.
to the manner born,
  1. accustomed by birth to a high position:
    He was a gentleman to the manner born.
  2. used to a particular custom, activity, or role from birth.
Origin
1125-75; Middle English manere < Anglo-French; Old French maniere ≪ Vulgar Latin *manuāria, noun use of feminine of manuārius handy, convenient (Latin: of, pertaining to the hand). See manus, -er2
Can be confused
manna, manner, manor.
Synonyms
1. method. 3. demeanor, deportment. Manner, air, bearing all refer to one's outward aspect or behavior. Manner applies to a distinctive mode of behavior, or social attitude toward others, etc.: a gracious manner. Air applies to outward appearance insofar as this is distinctive or indicative: an air of martyrdom. Airs imply affectation: to put on airs. Bearing applies especially to carriage: a noble bearing. 4. mode, fashion, style; habit, custom.

manner2

[man-er] /ˈmæn ər/
noun, Old English Law.
1.
mainour.
Examples from the web for manner
  • The integration of the university in the mid-sixties defined that a non-violent process could take place and in an orderly manner.
  • The 120 inhabitants have decided to live in as green a manner as possible.
  • Today, this harvesting is conducted in a sustainable manner, and exotic plantations supply most of the timber demands.
  • Why would you speak to me in such a manner?
  • That was a very necessary and relevant bit of reporting that contributed to the article in an unbiased manner.
  • This applies to all manner of issues.
  • Many tour operators are also not acting in a sustainable manner.
  • Medications that react with the skin in this manner are termed photosensitizers.
  • Don't let the languorous manner fool you.
  • Your next physician could have the bedside manner of a robot.
British Dictionary definitions for manner

manner

/ˈmænə/
noun
1.
a way of doing or being
2.
a person's bearing and behaviour: she had a cool manner
3.
the style or customary way of doing or accomplishing something: sculpture in the Greek manner
4.
type or kind: what manner of man is this?
5.
mannered style, as in art; mannerism
6.
by all manner of means, certainly; of course
7.
by no manner of means, definitely not: he was by no manner of means a cruel man
8.
in a manner of speaking, in a way; so to speak
9.
to the manner born, naturally fitted to a specified role or activity
See also manners
Word Origin
C12: via Norman French from Old French maniere, from Vulgar Latin manuāria (unattested) a way of handling something, noun use of Latin manuārius belonging to the hand, from manus hand
Word Origin and History for manner
n.

c.1200, "kind, sort, variety," from Anglo-French manere, Old French maniere "fashion, method, manner, way; appearance, bearing; custom" (12c., Modern French manière), from Vulgar Latin *manaria (source of Spanish manera, Portuguese maneira, Italian maniera), from fem. of Latin manuarius "belonging to the hand," from manus "hand" (see manual (adj.)). The French word was borrowed by other Germanic languages, e.g. Dutch manier, German manier, Swedish maner.

Meaning "customary practice" is from c.1300. Senses of "way of doing something; a personal habit or way of doing; way of conducting oneself toward others" are from c.1300. Meaning "specific nature, form, way something happens" is mid-14c. Of literature from 1660s. Most figurative meanings derive from the original sense "method of handling" which was extended when the word was used to translate Latin modus "method." Phrase manner of speaking is recorded from 1530s. To the manner born ("Hamlet" I iv.15) generally is used incorrectly and means "destined by birth to be subject to the custom."

Idioms and Phrases with manner

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