Synonym Dictionary

A distinctive, often habitual way of speaking, moving, or behaving.

An artificial manner adopted to create a particular impression.

Artificial in manner or adopted to create a particular impression.

A rude person who shows little consideration for others.

Rude and insensitive to others.

Abrupt and curt in speech or manner.

Absolute and without qualification or exception.

One word family: also includes categorically.

Behavior suited to accepted standards of propriety.

The outward manner in which someone behaves toward others.

Quiet, reserved, and modest in manner.

Intended to teach, sometimes in an overly instructive manner.

Traditionally describing a man or boy as having qualities considered feminine; often disparaging.

The skill or manner of speaking clearly and expressively.

Accepted rules of polite or appropriate conduct in a particular setting.

Distinctive of a particular person or thing, often in an unusual way.

One word family: also includes idiosyncrasy.

Lightness of manner, especially when greater seriousness is expected.

Very high or elevated; figuratively, ambitious, noble, or expressed with superiority.

Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.

One word family: also includes nonchalance.

Casual or informal in manner, sometimes to the point of seeming dismissive.

To express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic manner.

To move sideways or in a furtive, unobtrusive manner.

To smile in an affected, coy, or foolish manner.

To smile in a smug, affected, or self-satisfied manner.

Serious and dignified in manner, often because of the occasion's importance.