mannerism

see definition of mannerism

nounpeculiarity of how someone behaves, acts

Synonyms for mannerism

noun peculiarity of how someone behaves, acts

Antonyms for mannerism

honesty

affectedness

noun. affectation

air

noun. distinctive quality or character; style

airs

noun. affectation; pretended behavior

appearance

noun. outward aspect, characteristic

appearances

noun. outward aspect, characteristic

Word Origin & History

"excessive use of distinctive methods in art or literature," 1803, from manner + -ism. Meaning "an instance of mannerism, habitual peculiarity" is from 1819. Related: Mannerisms.

Example Sentences for mannerism

"I turn against you, if at all, for a lack of mannerism," said Vera briskly.

There was something in the action that suggested more than a mannerism.

He had only to exaggerate this manner, or mannerism, to set London talking.

Such a purpose degenerates into affectation, and becomes a mannerism.

His emotions were dynamic, and in his every mannerism there was distinction.

A player should be most careful not to indicate by some mannerism that his hand is trickless.

If one of the company had a trick or a mannerism, I never failed to catch it.

She had an aversion to publicity that became really a mannerism.

The resemblance in mannerism is, perhaps, more pronounced than similarity in voice.

Now, you are not afraid of the 'mannerism' you spoke of some days ago?