Synonyms for mannerisms


Grammar : Noun
Spell : man-uh-riz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm

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Définition of mannerisms

Origin :
  • "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.
  • noun peculiarity of how someone behaves, acts
Example sentences :
  • Make a list of "mannerisms" you have observed, and suggest how they may be cured.
  • Extract from : « The Mind and Its Education » by George Herbert Betts
  • They repeated his tones, his attitudes, his mannerisms, in their several ways.
  • Extract from : « The Story of a Play » by W. D. Howells
  • They carefully studied the speech and the mannerisms and customs of the Satorians.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • Tone and mannerisms were in perfect imitation of Mrs. Mosher.
  • Extract from : « A Son of the City » by Herman Gastrell Seely
  • She discussed his books and his mannerisms, even the growth of his popularity.
  • Extract from : « The Celebrity, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • Since then she had imitated her own mannerisms, and was rapidly degenerating into an eccentric.
  • Extract from : « Regiment of Women » by Clemence Dane
  • His mannerisms get in the way and interfere with our grasp of the idea.
  • Extract from : « Plain English » by Marian Wharton
  • His walk, voice and mannerisms smacked faintly of the Hoosier.
  • Extract from : « The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling » by Josephine Chase
  • These mannerisms were hardly disturbed by revolutions, wars or misfortunes.
  • Extract from : « My Own Affairs » by Louise, Princess of Belgium
  • No; I am not related to the Romanis, though possibly I may have some of their mannerisms.
  • Extract from : « Vendetta » by Marie Corelli

Antonyms for mannerisms

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