manner noun (WAY)
B2 [ S ] the way in which something is done:
in the manner of sth
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- He tackled the problem in a typically haphazard manner.
- He gets on with things in his own peculiar manner.
- They noted that special manner of walking which was peculiar to her alone.
- Sir William had the ability to conduct proceedings in a dignified manner without ever becoming stuffy.
- I tried all manner of different approaches - I wheedled, threatened, demanded, cajoled.
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manner noun (BEHAVIOUR)
B2 [ S ] the usual way in which you behave towards other people, or the way you behave on a particular occasion:
She has a somewhat cold, unfriendly manner.
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- His manner was civil, though not particularly friendly.
- It was the coldness of her manner that struck me.
- His manner reeks of affectation.
- Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humour and severity.
- He's got a rather aggressive, confrontational manner.
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manner noun (POLITE BEHAVIOUR)
manners B2 [ plural ]
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manner noun (TYPE)
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