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What is the noun for mannerism?

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manner
  1. Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything; method; style; form; fashion.
  2. Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing
  3. One's customary method of acting; habit.
  4. good, polite behaviour
  5. The style of writing or thought of an author; the characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
  6. A certain degree or measure.
  7. Sort; kind; style.
  8. Standards of conduct cultured and product of mind.
  9. Synonyms:
      10. style, fashion, way, approach, method, form, mode, means, process, practice, procedure, system, technique, routine, methodology, line, tack, custom, modus, strategy, vein, recipe, tactics, modus operandi, how, plan, policy, course, tactic, mechanism, scheme, programme, program, formula, course of action, rule, avenue, route, convention, ritual, MO, agency, path, medium, mores, design, channels, tradition, ways and means, etiquette … more
  10. Examples:
      11. “The manner by which the matter was resolved was highly professional.”
      “He tends to speak and write in a manner that can come off as rather gruff.”
      “His vivacious manner soon brought customers from near and far, and his perfect hair styling was always much admired.”
mannerism
  1. (art, literature) In literature, an ostentatious and unnatural style of the second half of the sixteenth century. In the contemporary criticism, described as a negation of the classicist equilibrium, pre-Baroque, and deforming expressiveness.
  2. (art, literature) In fine art, a style that is inspired by previous models, aiming to reproduce subjects in an expressive language.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, eccentricity, oddity, singularity, individualism, kink, foible, erraticism, crotchet, curiosity, quiddity, quip, characteristic, trait, twist, tic, trick, habit, affectation, oddness, queerness, gesticulation, pose, gesture, characteristic gesture, caprice, whimsy, individuality, whim, feature, aberration, irregularity, quality, distinction, speciality, individual trait, specialty, personal trait, anomaly, hang-up, vagary, fetish, fad, bent, knack, thing, practice, way … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “The writing has an oratorical eloquence marked in places by mannerisms probably deriving from oral delivery.”
      “Despite his friendly mannerism, everyone knew he was only pretending to be nice in order to gain favor with the boss.”
      “Volunteers are assessed and given advice on speech, deportment, mannerism and dress, with the least convincing participants being voted out.”
mannerist
  1. Someone especially interested in personal manners.
  2. One who has many idiosyncratic mannerisms.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. poser, impostor, imposter, pretender, masquerader, pseud, fake, fraud, hypocrite, mimic, phony, phoney, sham … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “The effect is like a surrealist making a palimpsest out of a mannerist piece of art.”
      “The ranks of mannerist musicians furnish numerous instances of melancholiac and eccentric artists.”
      “One possible source for Bordon's interest in this iconographic detail lies in his response to Giulio Romano's mannerist style in Rome and Mantua.”
mannerism
  1. A group of verbal or other unconscious habitual behaviors peculiar to an individual.
  2. Exaggerated or affected style in art, speech, or other behavior.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, eccentricity, oddity, singularity, individualism, kink, foible, erraticism, crotchet, curiosity, quiddity, quip, characteristic, trait, twist, tic, trick, habit, affectation, oddness, queerness, gesticulation, pose, gesture, characteristic gesture, caprice, whimsy, individuality, whim, feature, aberration, irregularity, quality, distinction, speciality, individual trait, specialty, personal trait, anomaly, hang-up, vagary, fetish, fad, bent, knack, thing, practice, way … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “The writing has an oratorical eloquence marked in places by mannerisms probably deriving from oral delivery.”
      “Despite his friendly mannerism, everyone knew he was only pretending to be nice in order to gain favor with the boss.”
      “Volunteers are assessed and given advice on speech, deportment, mannerism and dress, with the least convincing participants being voted out.”
mannerlessness
  1. The state or condition of being mannerless.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. gracelessness, boorishness, crudeness, impoliteness, offensiveness, rudeness, uncouthness, bad manners
mannerliness
  1. politeness, good manners
  2. Synonyms:
      3. politeness, courtesy, civility, graciousness, courteousness, gentility, consideration, courtliness, respect, gallantry, thoughtfulness, elegance, tact, genteelness, urbanity, cultivation, refinement, chivalry, culture, polish, affability, cordiality, deference, suavity, kindness, geniality, attentiveness, complaisance, comity, ceremony, reverence, politesse, gentleness, gallantness, amiability, address, amenities, familiarity, friendliness, sympathy, favor, favour, solicitude, generosity, indulgence, good breeding, good behaviour, good behavior, manners, good manners … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “It has concentrated on good morals and mannerliness in conduct.”
      “On the contrary, eating too little implies a lack of mannerliness, which may vex the host.”
      “In addition to their separate standards of mannerliness, these characters have been labeled and rejected for being romantics.”
mannerization
  1. Act or process of mannerizing.
manners
  1. plural of manner
  2. Synonyms:
      3. decorum, courtesy, politeness, etiquette, protocol, refinement, formalities, breeding, propriety, polish, culture, politesse, mores, elegance, dignity, urbanity, manner, sophistication, amenities, taste, ceremony, civilities, deportment, behaviour, behavior, conduct, bearing, carriage, comportment, demeanour, demeanor, mien, good manners, good form, social graces, good breeding, p's and q's, ways, procedure, form, methods, practice, fashion, systems, modes, technique, tactics, customs, styles, processes … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “Even when manners are wasted on the recipient, it is important to present the example of civilized behavior.”
      “Peter Bowles as Judith's novelist husband best catches the acidulous tone of Coward's comedy of bad manners.”
      “Minding one's manners is not synonymous with playing doormat and having people walk all over you.”
manners
  1. Etiquette.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. decorum, courtesy, politeness, etiquette, protocol, refinement, formalities, breeding, propriety, polish, culture, politesse, mores, elegance, dignity, urbanity, manner, sophistication, amenities, taste, ceremony, civilities, deportment, behaviour, behavior, conduct, bearing, carriage, comportment, demeanour, demeanor, mien, good manners, good form, social graces, good breeding, p's and q's, ways, procedure, form, methods, practice, fashion, systems, modes, technique, tactics, customs, styles, processes … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “Even when manners are wasted on the recipient, it is important to present the example of civilized behavior.”
      “Peter Bowles as Judith's novelist husband best catches the acidulous tone of Coward's comedy of bad manners.”
      “Minding one's manners is not synonymous with playing doormat and having people walk all over you.”
mannerisms
  1. plural of mannerism
  2. Synonyms:
      3. demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, carriage, comportment, deportment, disposition, bearing, manner, conduct, stance, expression, gesture, gestures, habits, manners, mien, motion, movements, temperament, tenor, actions, kinesics, body language, facial expression, physical response, body movement, nonverbal communication, way of acting, way of bearing oneself, way of behaving, way of carrying oneself, way of conducting oneself, way of holding oneself, way of standing, attitude, etiquette, address, gest, geste, presence, style, visual communication, cast, character, personality, nature, persona, port … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “His mannerisms suggested that he was beyond irritated, and his eyes almost refused to meet mine.”
      “Seryna's distaste, while initially borne from Visbec's flounce and flirtatious mannerisms, had grown with an infatuation for Naoise.”
      “The CEOs of underperforming companies do tend to develop all kinds of foibles, tics, and unpleasant mannerisms.”
mannerists
  1. plural of mannerist
  2. Synonyms:
      3. posers, impostors, imposters, pretenders, masqueraders, pseuds, fakes, fraud, hypocrites, mimics, phonies, phoneys, shams … more
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