manner
1
[ man-er ]
/ ˈmæn ər /
noun
Idioms for manner
Origin of manner
1SYNONYMS 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 nearby manner
mannai,
mannan,
mannar,
manned,
mannequin,
manner,
manner of articulation,
mannered,
mannerheim,
mannerheim line,
mannerism
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.