n. Function: noun
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Synonyms: HABIT 1, consuetude, custom, habitude, practice, trick, usage, use, way, wont
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Synonyms: METHOD 1, fashion, mode, modus, system, technique, way, wise
Related Words: custom, habit, habitude, practice, usage, use, wont; form, style
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Synonyms: STYLE 4, way
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Synonyms: VEIN 1, fashion, mode, style, tone
Related Words: form, turn; affectation, affectedness, mannerism; idiosyncrasy, peculiarity
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manners plural habitual conduct or deportment in social intercourse evaluated according to some conventional standard of politeness or civility FF1C; a person with impeccable manners FF1E;
Synonyms: amenities, civilities, decorum(s), etiquette, mores, proprieties
Related Words: formalities, protocol; elegancies; bearing, behavior, demeanor, deportment, mien, p's and q's; mannerliness
Idioms: conduct becoming a gentleman
Contrasted Words: mannerlessness, unmannerliness