HyperDic: mannerism

English > 2 senses of the word mannerism:
NOUNattributemannerism, idiosyncrasy, foiblea behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
actmannerism, affectation, pose, affectednessa deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
mannerism > pronunciation
Soundsmae'nerih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > mannerism: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningA behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual.
Synonymsidiosyncrasy, foible
Broaderpeculiarity, specialness, specialty, speciality, distinctivenessA distinguishing trait
Spanishcostumbre personal, idiosincrasia, manía, peculiaridad
Catalancostum personal, idiosincràsia, mania, peculiaritat
English > mannerism: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.
Synonymsaffectation, pose, affectedness
NarrowerattitudeA theatrical pose created for effect
radical chicAn affectation of radical left-wing views and the fashionable dress and lifestyle that goes with them
Broaderpretense, pretence, pretending, simulation, feigningThe act of giving a false / false / false appearance
Spanishafectación
Catalanafectació, cursileria

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