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- [man-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm/
- /ˈmæn.ər.ɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [man-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm/
Definitions of mannerism word
- noun mannerism a habitual or characteristic manner, mode, or way of doing something; distinctive quality or style, as in behavior or speech: He has an annoying mannerism of tapping his fingers while he talks. They copied his literary mannerisms but always lacked his ebullience. 1
- noun mannerism marked or excessive adherence to an unusual or a particular manner, especially if affected: Natural courtesy is a world apart from snobbish mannerism. 1
- noun mannerism (usually initial capital letter) a style in the fine arts developed principally in Europe during the 16th century, chiefly characterized by a complex perspectival system, elongation of forms, strained gestures or poses of figures, and intense, often strident color. 1
- noun mannerism A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy. 1
- noun mannerism habitual gesture or trait 1
- noun mannerism affectation or idiosyncrasy 1
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Origin of mannerism
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; manner1 + -ism
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Parts of speech for Mannerism
noun
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mannerism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mannerism
noun mannerism
- eccentricity — an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct: an interesting man, known for his eccentricities.
- trait — a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature: bad traits of character.
- idiosyncrasy — A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- quirk — a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism: He is full of strange quirks.
- habit — an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary: the habit of looking both ways before crossing the street.
Antonyms for mannerism
noun mannerism
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
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