Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

good manners

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English

Syllables: good -man-ners
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness, and showing correct public behaviour.

Example Sentences

"In most countries, it is considered good manners to offer your seat to an elderly person on crowded public transport."

Synonyms

etiquette courtesy

Antonyms

bad manners

Questions

What does good manners mean?: The treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness, and showing correct public behaviour.

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