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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 mannerisms word
- noun mannerisms 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 mannerisms 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 mannerisms (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 mannerisms Plural form of mannerism. 1
- noun mannerisms plural of mannerism. 0
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Origin of mannerisms
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 Mannerisms
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mannerisms 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 mannerisms
noun mannerisms
- body language — Your body language is the way in which you show your feelings or thoughts to other people by means of the position or movements of your body, rather than with words.
- stance — the position or bearing of the body while standing: legs spread in a wide stance; the threatening stance of the bull.
- motion — the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
- gesture — a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture.
- bearing — Someone's bearing is the way in which they move or stand.
Antonyms for mannerisms
noun mannerisms
- honesties — Plural form of honestie.
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