mannerism
/'mænərizm/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A distinctive and peculiar behavioral attribute of an individual: A particular, often habitual, gesture, way of speaking, or trait that is characteristic of a specific person.
- A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display: An affected or unnatural style in art, behavior, or speech, often perceived as artificial.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Clearing his throat before speaking was a characteristic mannerism of the professor.
- The actor studied the politician's mannerisms to imitate him perfectly.
- The artist's early work was free from the ornate mannerism of his later period.
Advanced Usage
- In art history: When capitalized as Mannerism, it refers to a style of 16th-century European art characterized by artificiality, elegance, and emotional tension, following the High Renaissance.
- The paintings of El Greco are often associated with the Mannerist style.
Variants and Related Words
- Mannerist (noun): A person who adopts affected manners; an artist who paints in the Mannerist style.
- He was criticized for being a mannerist, more concerned with style than substance.
- Manneristic (adjective): Relating to or characterized by mannerisms.
- Her manneristic way of waving seemed charmingly unique.
Synonyms
- Idiosyncrasy: A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- Affectation: Behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.
- Quirk: A peculiar behavioral habit.
Antonyms
- Naturalness: The quality of being natural, without artificiality.
- Sincerity: The quality of being free from pretense or deceit.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A trick of manner: A phrase similar to 'mannerism,' describing a distinctive personal habit.
- His constant adjustment of his glasses was just a trick of manner.
Noun
- a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
- a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual