mannered
adjective/ˈmænərd/
Frequency rank: #12,540 most common English word
Meaning
behaving or performed in an artificial, exaggerated, or affected style.
Example sentence
The actor's performance felt stiff and mannered, lacking any natural spontaneity.
Synonyms & related words
- affected
- artificial
- stilted
- theatrical
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