manners

Definitions

A person's outward bearing or way of behaving toward others.

Socially acceptable or polite behavior.

The prevailing customs, social standards, or habits of a particular group or period.

Examples

It is important to teach children good manners from a young age.

He showed his bad manners by talking with his mouth full during dinner.

Synonyms

etiquette decorum politeness civility breeding propriety protocol

Antonyms

rudeness impoliteness discourtesy bad behavior vulgarity insolence boorishness