mannerism
nounA distinctive, often habitual way of speaking, moving, or behaving.
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Clear all filtersA 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.
Artificial in manner
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A rude person who shows little consideration for others.
Rude and insensitive to others.
Rude and insensitive
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In an absolute and unqualified manner.
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.
A distinctive habit or feature of an individual or thing.
Lightness of manner, especially when greater seriousness is expected.
Very high or elevated; figuratively, ambitious, noble, or expressed with superiority.
Very high
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An appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.
Casual or informal in manner, sometimes to the point of seeming dismissive.
Casual or insufficiently considered
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To express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic 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.
Smooth, confident, and polished in social manner.
Oppressively hot and humid; sometimes describing an intensely sensual appearance or manner.
Hot and humid
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Insensitive to how words or actions may embarrass or offend others.
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