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单词 mannerisms
释义

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
ˈma-nə-rist How to pronounce mannerism (audio)
noun or adjective
manneristic
ˌma-nə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce mannerism (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • crotchet
  • curiosity
  • eccentricity
  • erraticism
  • idiosyncrasy
  • individualism
  • kink
  • oddity
  • peculiarity
  • quiddity
  • quip
  • quirk
  • singularity
  • tic
  • trick
  • twist
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

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

Kids Definition

mannerism

noun

man·​ner·​ism ˈma-nə-ˌri-zəm How to pronounce mannerism (audio)
: a habit (as of looking or moving in a certain way) that occurs commonly in a person's behavior

Medical Definition

mannerism

noun

man·​ner·​ism ˈman-ə-ˌriz-əm How to pronounce mannerism (audio)
: a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment
especially : any pointless and compulsive activity performed repeatedly

mannerisms

noun

plural of mannerism
as in traits
an odd or peculiar habit quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • traits
  • tricks
  • characteristics
  • habits
  • quirks
  • idiosyncrasies
  • eccentricities
  • tics
  • peculiarities
  • quips
  • affectations
  • oddities
  • attitudes
  • twists
  • attributes
  • quiddities
  • singularities
  • curiosities
  • crotchets
  • tendencies
  • personalities
  • erraticisms
  • patterns
  • customs
  • practices
  • individualisms
  • characters
  • kinks
  • properties
  • ways
  • abnormalities
  • proclivities
  • predilections
  • airs
  • perversions
  • predispositions
  • addictions
  • inclinations
  • identities
  • temperaments
  • penchants
  • dispositions
  • individualities
  • partialities
  • leanings
  • propensities
  • humors
  • wonts
  • practises
  • marks
  • natures
  • neuroticisms
  • bents
  • geniuses
  • turns
  • genii

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conformities
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