mannerism

noun

man·ner·ism ˈma-nə-ˌri-zəm How to pronounce mannerism (audio)

: exaggerated or affected (see affected entry 2 sense 1) adherence to a particular style or manner : artificiality, preciosity

refined almost to the point of mannerism

Winthrop Sargeant

often capitalized : an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures

: a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment

The actor can mimic the President's mannerisms perfectly.

mannerist

ˈma-nə-rist How to pronounce mannerism (audio)

noun or adjective

manneristic

ˌma-nə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce mannerism (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

The actor can mimic the President's mannerisms perfectly. quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes

Recent Examples on the Web Both tendencies were hallmarks of 16th-century mannerism, the style that prevailed during El Greco’s lifetime.

Washington Post, 29 June 2022 To prepare for the technologically advanced form of entertainment, ABBA spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order to capture every mannerism for the digital concert, according to People.

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 May 2022 But over time, Mamet’s trademark style calcified into mannerism.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 Murray does better by Jean, exuding apt superciliousness even in posture and mannerism.

Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2022 In Brazil the handheld becomes a mannerism, as if the camera then had the sensibility of a character.

Emiliano Granada, Variety, 21 Feb. 2022 The flamboyant late Renaissance style of art known in English as mannerism has gone out of fashion more than once.

Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022 The musicians spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order for their crew to capture every mannerism and motion with performance capture techniques.

Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 3 Dec. 2021 The musicians spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order for their crew to capture every mannerism and motion with performance capture techniques.

Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 3 Dec. 2021 See More

mannerism

noun

as in characteristic

an odd or peculiar habit quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

conformity
sameness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of mannerism are affectation, airs, air, and pose. While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit.

gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

In some situations, the words affectation and mannerism are roughly equivalent. However, affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere.

the posh accent is an affectation

The words air and mannerism can be used in similar contexts, but air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

a traveler's sophisticated air

Although the words airs and mannerism have much in common, airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

snobbish airs

The words pose and mannerism are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

her shyness was just a pose

单词	mannerism
释义	mannerism noun man·ner·ism ˈma-nə-ˌri-zəm 1 a : exaggerated or affected (see affected entry 2 sense 1) adherence to a particular style or manner : artificiality, preciosity refined almost to the point of mannerism Winthrop Sargeant b often capitalized : an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures 2 : a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment The actor can mimic the President's mannerisms perfectly. mannerist ˈma-nə-rist noun or adjective manneristic ˌma-nə-ˈri-stik adjective Synonyms crotchet curiosity eccentricity erraticism idiosyncrasy individualism kink oddity peculiarity quiddity quip quirk singularity tic trick twist See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The actor can mimic the President's mannerisms perfectly. quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes Recent Examples on the Web Both tendencies were hallmarks of 16th-century mannerism, the style that prevailed during El Greco’s lifetime. Washington Post, 29 June 2022 To prepare for the technologically advanced form of entertainment, ABBA spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order to capture every mannerism for the digital concert, according to People. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 May 2022 But over time, Mamet’s trademark style calcified into mannerism. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 Murray does better by Jean, exuding apt superciliousness even in posture and mannerism. Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2022 In Brazil the handheld becomes a mannerism, as if the camera then had the sensibility of a character. Emiliano Granada, Variety, 21 Feb. 2022 The flamboyant late Renaissance style of art known in English as mannerism has gone out of fashion more than once. Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022 The musicians spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order for their crew to capture every mannerism and motion with performance capture techniques. Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 3 Dec. 2021 The musicians spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order for their crew to capture every mannerism and motion with performance capture techniques. Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 3 Dec. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition mannerism noun man·ner·ism ˈma-nə-ˌri-zəm : a habit (as of looking or moving in a certain way) that occurs commonly in a person's behavior Medical Definition mannerism noun man·ner·ism ˈman-ə-ˌriz-əm : a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment especially : any pointless and compulsive activity performed repeatedly mannerism noun as in characteristic an odd or peculiar habit quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance characteristic trait trick quirk idiosyncrasy habit peculiarity eccentricity singularity tic attitude individualism oddity curiosity twist affectation personality quip quiddity erraticism crotchet attribute character kink tendency practice pattern way predilection temperament abnormality airs property weirdness individuality proclivity humor partiality predisposition disposition addiction perversion custom penchant identity inclination neuroticism practise wont propensity leaning nature genius mark bent turn Antonyms & Near Antonyms conformity sameness Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of mannerism are affectation, airs, air, and pose. While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit. gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism In some situations, the words affectation and mannerism are roughly equivalent. However, affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere. the posh accent is an affectation The words air and mannerism can be used in similar contexts, but air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life. a traveler's sophisticated air Although the words airs and mannerism have much in common, airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness. snobbish airs The words pose and mannerism are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. her shyness was just a pose
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