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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(often in combination) Having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms..
His upbringing had led him to act in an overly mannered way.
ill-mannered.
I doubt in general whether highly mannered societies are necessarily more peaceful societies as assumed by Norbert Elias. Romeo and Juliet lived in a highly mannered, highly violent society; […]
Use mannered when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Mannered means (often in combination) Having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms..
Common synonyms include affected, unnatural.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
His upbringing had led him to act in an overly mannered way.
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