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mannerism

man·ner·ism [ mánnər ìzzəm ] (plural man·ner·isms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. idiosyncrasy: a distinctive gesture, habit, or way of doing something
one of his odd little mannerisms

2. affected behavior: affected or exaggerated speech, behavior, or writing

3. Man·ner·ism style of art and architecture: a style of art and architecture, predominant in Italy in the late 16th century, characterized by stylized and elongated forms and vivid colors


man·ner·ist adjective, noun
man·ner·is·tic [ mànnə rístik ] adjective
man·ner·is·ti·cal·ly adverb
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