Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [man-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [man-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm/
Definitions of manneristic word
- noun manneristic 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 manneristic 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 manneristic (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 manneristic Relating to, or exhibiting, mannerisms. 1
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Origin of manneristic
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 Manneristic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
manneristic 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
manneristic usage trend in Literature
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