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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14842 COCA: 17874

mannerism

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
mannerism /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/ noun
plural mannerisms
mannerism
/ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/
noun
plural mannerisms
Learner's definition of MANNERISM
[count]
: a person's particular way of talking or moving言谈举止;习性
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14842 COCA: 17874

mannerism

noun

man·​ner·​ism ˈma-nə-ˌri-zəm How to pronounce mannerism (audio)
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 noun or adjective
manneristic adjective
Choose the Right Synonym for mannerism

pose, air, airs, affectation, mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving.

pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

her shyness was just a pose

air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

a traveler's sophisticated air

airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

snobbish airs

affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere.

the posh accent is an affectation

mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit.

gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

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

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The first known use of mannerism was in 1800
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14842 COCA: 17874
mannerism

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + MANNERISM | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEodd古怪的習氣irritating惱人的習慣VERB + MANNERISMhave有⋯的習氣acquire, adopt, pick up養成⋯的習慣PREPOSITIONmannerism of⋯的習氣He has this irritating mannerism of constantly scratching his nose.他老是撓鼻子,這個習慣真讓人不舒服。

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