English dictionary

mannerism

/'m/&/n/@/,r/i/z/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

noun.attribute

Synonyms foible idiosyncrasy

Source: WordNet 3.0
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

noun.act

Synonyms affectation affectedness pose

Source: WordNet 3.0
Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art.

noun

Source: webster1913