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MANNERISM

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Mannerism.

Mannerism - as a noun

A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foibleidiosyncrasy

An art style in late 16th century europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures.

Example: "Mannerism favors compositional tension and instability rather than the balance and clarity of earlier renaissance painting."

A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affectationaffectednesspose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feigningpretencepretendingpretensesimulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her constant fidgeting is a mannerism that annoys me."
"He has a habit of twirling his hair, which is a mannerism."
"The way she always says 'um' between sentences is a mannerism."
"His exaggerated gestures are mannerisms that make him unique."
"She has a mannerism of wrinkling her nose when she's confused."
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Word Game Points

Is MANNERISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mannerism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MANNERISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is MANNERISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mannerism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MANNERISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is MANNERISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mannerism is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MANNERISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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