mannered

[ man-erd ]

/ ˈmæn ərd /

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adjective

having manners as specified (usually used in combination): ill-mannered people.

having distinctive mannerisms; affected: a mannered walk.

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Origin of mannered

First recorded in 1350–1400, mannered is from the Middle English word manered. See manner¹, -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM mannered

non·man·nered, adjectiveo·ver·man·nered, adjective

Words nearby mannered

mannar, manned, mannequin, manner, manner of articulation, mannered, mannerheim, mannerheim line, mannerism, mannerless, mannerly

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“Rails” and “lacerate,” two other words swiftly elected for pillory, were classic Tejpal, overblown, mannered, theatrical.
The Fall of India’s Conscience|Tunku Varadarajan|November 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I think she writes too much about herself, not enough about actual policy, and is too mannered.
The Dowd Imbroglio|Michael Tomasky|September 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
To a Frenchman whose name even now is unknown to most of Earth, who gave a mannered, non-vocal performance.
Why George Clooney Will Lose to Jean Dujardin|Richard Rushfield|February 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
There they are today, insolent-eyed and "walk-the-plank" mannered to all but the few whom they feel they can hold to high ransom.
Fifth Avenue|Arthur Bartlett Maurice

"Captain Moray and I have sat at meat together before," he said, with mannered coolness.
The Seats Of The Mighty, Complete|Gilbert Parker
In those days her mind was continually under the influence of any author she cared about, particularly if his style were mannered.
The Beth Book|Sarah Grand
And as the grand painting became hollow and mannered, genre painting grew Philistine and decrepit.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 3 (of 4)|Richard Muther
This was in 1589 when German art was already becoming decadent and mannered.
The Story of Nuremberg|Cecil Headlam

British Dictionary definitions for mannered

mannered

/ (ˈmænəd) /

adjective

having idiosyncrasies or mannerisms; affectedmannered gestures

of or having mannerisms of style, as in art or literature

(in combination) having manners as specifiedill-mannered

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mannered

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adjective