mannered
ˈmænərd
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Definition of mannered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
behavioracting with fake or exaggerated behavior
  • His mannered speech made him seem insincere.
affected artificial
2.
styleexcessively formal or elaborate in style
  • The novel's mannered prose was difficult to read.
affected artificial stilted
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Expressions with mannered

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lacking politeness or social correctness
The bad-mannered guest interrupted everyone.
having good manners and polite behavior
She is always well-mannered at family gatherings.
lacking good manners or politeness
The ill-mannered guest interrupted everyone.
having a gentle and calm nature
The mild-mannered teacher spoke softly to her students.

Origin of mannered

Middle English, manere (manner) + -ed (adjective suffix)

Terms with mannered included in their meaning

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manners
well-mannered and charming man
behavior
young man who is polite and well-mannered
politeness
acting very polite and well-mannered in a situation
social settings
among people who are considered refined or well-mannered
socially acceptable
accepted or proper among well-mannered people
polite
acting very politely and well-mannered
compliment
person who is both educated and well-mannered
social correctness
socially correct or well-mannered

Examples of mannered in a sentence

  • The actor's mannered gestures distracted from the play.
  • His mannered speech made the audience uncomfortable.
  • The film's mannered style was not to everyone's taste.

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  1. French:affecté, ...
  2. German:manieriert, ...
  3. Italian:affettato, artificioso, ...
  4. Spanish:afectado, ...
  5. Portuguese:afetado, rebuscado, ...
  6. Chinese:做作的, 矫饰的, ...
  7. Japanese:わざとらしい, 凝った, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَكَلَّف, مبالغ فيه, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּלָּץ, מְלָאכוּתִי, ...
  10. Russian:манерный, вычурный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:манірний, ...
  12. Hindi:बनावटी, शैली में अत्यधिक औपचारिक और गढ़ा हुआ, ...

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