Mannerism - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈmænərɪzəm|
Brit.
|ˈmænərɪz(ə)m|
noun
- a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual (syn: foible, idiosyncrasy)
- a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display (syn: affectation, pose)
- a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display (syn: affectation, pose)
Extra examples
The actor can mimic the President's mannerisms perfectly.
...quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes...
He has the same mannerisms as his father.
Word forms
noun
singular: mannerism
plural: mannerisms
singular: mannerism
plural: mannerisms
Current translation version is made automatically.
You can suggest your own version.
Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
