Mannered Meaning in English
word
Definition
Behaving in a way that seems artificial, exaggerated, or overly formal, as if following strict rules rather than acting naturally.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: afectado - ceremoniosoPortuguese (BR): afetado - cerimoniosoPortuguese (PT): afectado - cerimoniosoChinese (Simplified): 矫揉造作的 - 做作的Chinese (Traditional): 矯揉造作的 - 做作的Hindi: गढ़ा हुआ (व्यवहार) - बनावटीArabic: مفتعل - متكلفBengali: দৃষ্টিকৃত - ভান করা (আচরণে)Russian: манерный - неестественныйJapanese: わざとらしい - 型にはまったVietnamese: kiểu cách - làm bộKorean: 부자연스러운 - 억지스러운Turkish: yapmacık - aşırı resmiUrdu: بناؤٹی - تصنعیIndonesian: berpura-pura - dibuat-buat
Example Sentences
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