mannerist

man·ner·ism

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Definitions of mannerist word

noun mannerist 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 mannerist 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 mannerist (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 mannerist Someone especially interested in personal manners. 1
noun mannerist One who has many idiosyncratic mannerisms. 0

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; manner1 + -ism

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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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