Definition Synonyms
Definition of mannered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
behavioracting with fake or exaggerated behavior
- His mannered speech made him seem insincere.
2.
styleexcessively formal or elaborate in style
- The novel's mannered prose was difficult to read.
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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- French:affecté, ...
- German:manieriert, ...
- Italian:affettato, artificioso, ...
- Spanish:afectado, ...
- Portuguese:afetado, rebuscado, ...
- Chinese:做作的, 矫饰的, ...
- Japanese:わざとらしい, 凝った, ...
- Arabic:مُتَكَلَّف, مبالغ فيه, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּלָּץ, מְלָאכוּתִי, ...
- Russian:манерный, вычурный, ...
- Ukrainian:манірний, ...
- Hindi:बनावटी, शैली में अत्यधिक औपचारिक और गढ़ा हुआ, ...
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