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Mannered Meaning in English

word

التعريف

Behaving in a way that seems artificial, exaggerated, or overly formal, as if following strict rules rather than acting naturally.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually negative: 'mannered' means unnatural or affected behavior, speech, or style. Common in art and acting criticism—'mannered performance' implies over-acting. Not the same as 'well-mannered' (polite), which is positive.

جمل نموذجية

Her speech sounded very mannered.

basic

The actor's performance was too mannered for my taste.

basic

His movements seemed awkward and mannered.

basic

She always talks in that mannered way when she's nervous.

natural

Some critics felt the film was beautiful but a bit too mannered.

natural

Don't be so mannered—just be yourself!

natural