Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

what-manner-of

Phrase
/wɒt ˈmænər əv/
Definition
Used to inquire about the type or nature of something.
Examples
  • What-manner-of person would do such a thing?
  • She wondered what-manner-of creature was hiding in the bushes.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when asking about the characteristics or qualities of a person or thing.
Synonyms
  • What kind of
  • What type of
  • What sort of