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English noun: mannerism

1. mannerism (attribute) a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual


Synonymsfoible, idiosyncrasy


Broader (hypernym)distinctiveness, peculiarity, speciality, specialness, specialty

2. mannerism (act) a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display


Synonymsaffectation, affectedness, pose


Broader (hypernym)feigning, pretence, pretending, pretense, simulation


Narrower (hyponym)attitude, radical chic









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