mannered
Americanadjective
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having manners manner as specified (usually used in combination).
ill-mannered people.
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having distinctive mannerisms; affected.
a mannered walk.
adjective
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having idiosyncrasies or mannerisms; affected
mannered gestures
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of or having mannerisms of style, as in art or literature
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(in combination) having manners as specified
ill-mannered
Other Word Forms
- nonmannered adjective
- overmannered adjective
Etymology
Origin of mannered
First recorded in 1350–1400, mannered is from the Middle English word manered. See manner 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Our hometown—long known as ugly, backward, corrupt, dangerous, ill- mannered, poorly maintained and shoddily dressed—had lured into our yard a world-famous brand.
That style also means that “Dust Bunny” is quite fussy and mannered and if you don’t buy in on the film’s arch humor and stylized world, you’re liable to bounce right off of it.
From Los Angeles Times
The story’s studied minor-key tone can occasionally come across as mannered, yet “Rebuilding” possesses its own delicate grace, especially once Dusty endures other losses — some personal, others more existential.
From Los Angeles Times
Most of the time they were exceptionally well mannered and pleasant, of course.
From Literature
It was her reading of the script, and, as you noted, the sort of mannered way that the characters spoke.
From Los Angeles Times
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