manner

1
[ man-er ]
/ ˈmæn ər /

noun

Idioms for manner

Origin of manner

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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

SYNONYMS FOR manner

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.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH manner

manna manner manor

British Dictionary definitions for in a manner of speaking

manner
/ (ˈmænə) /

noun

See also manners

Word Origin for manner

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

Idioms and Phrases with in a manner of speaking (1 of 2)

in a manner of speaking

In a way; so to speak. For example, He was, in a manner of speaking, asked to leave the group. [Late 1800s]

Idioms and Phrases with in a manner of speaking (2 of 2)

manner

see all kinds (manner of); by all (manner of) means; company manners; in a manner of speaking; to the manner born.