- mannerism man·ner·ism n
- ['mænəˌrɪz(ə)m]
1) (habit) vezzo, tic m inv2) Art manierismo
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Man|ner|ism — «MAN uh rihz uhm», noun. 1. too much use of some manner in speaking, writing, or behaving: »In his official contacts [he] has been handicapped by the mannerism of the lecture hall (New York Times). SYNONYM(S): affectation. 2. an odd little trick; … Useful english dictionary
man|ner|ism — «MAN uh rihz uhm», noun. 1. too much use of some manner in speaking, writing, or behaving: »In his official contacts [he] has been handicapped by the mannerism of the lecture hall (New York Times). SYNONYM(S): affectation. 2. an odd little trick; … Useful english dictionary
Mannerism — Man ner*ism, n. [Cf. F. mani[ e]risme.] 1. Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, behavior, or treatment of others. [1913 Webster] 2. Adherence to a peculiar style or manner carried to excess,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mannerism — man•ner•ism [[t]ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm[/t]] n. 1) a habitual or characteristic manner of doing something 2) marked or excessive adherence to an unusual or a particular manner esp. when affected 3) fia (often cap.) a style of art of 16th century Europe… … From formal English to slang
mannerism — man|ner|ism [ mænə,rızəm ] noun count a particular way of speaking or moving that someone has: little shakes of the head and other odd mannerisms … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
mannerism — man·ner·ism … English syllables
mannerism — A peculiar or unusual characteristic mode of movement, action, or speech. * * * man·ner·ism man ə .riz əm n a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment esp any pointless and compulsive activity… … Medical dictionary
