mannerism

Meaning

1. A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.
2. Exaggerated or affected style in art, speech, or other behavior.

Synonyms

affectation

pose

idiosyncrasy

manners

manner

affectedness

foible

preciosity

air

mode of behavior

airs

anecdote

pecularity

peculiarity

mincing manner

posture

priggishness

primness

prissiness

quirk

singularity

sophistication

priggery

artificial position

behaviour

habit

identity

exhibitionism

conduct

Translations

maniérisme

amaneramiento

minauderie

Manieriertheit

Eigenheit

excentricité

idiosyncrasie

Angewohnheit

manie

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmænəˌɹɪzəm/

Etymology

From manner + -ism.