Mannered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mannered is an adjective meaning (often in combination) Having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms.
Meaning
(often in combination) Having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms.
Example Sentences
ill-mannered.
His upbringing had led him to act in an overly mannered way.
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; […]
Synonyms for mannered
Depending on context, synonyms include affected.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affected, behavior, mind, shape, practice, indication.
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