Mannerism word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "mannerism" word

[noun] a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
[noun] a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

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\Man"ner*ism\, n. [Cf. F. mani['e]risme.] Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art. Mannerism is pardonable,and is sometimes even agreeable, when the manner, though vicious, is natural . . . . But a mannerism which does not sit easy on the mannerist, which has been adopted on principle, and which can be sustained only by constant effort, is always offensive. --Macaulay.

Synonyms for mannerism

affectation, foible, idiosyncrasy, pose

Related terms: affectation, artificiality, characteristic, command of language, earmark, feeling for words, impress, insincerity, keynote, lugs, manner, manner of speaking, preciosity, pretension, pretentiousness, put-on, savor, singularity, specialty, stamp, style, trait

The fun area, different aproach to word »mannerism«

Let's analyse "mannerism" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MSIRENNAM. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- .- -. -. . .-. .. ... --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: mannerism: 1 + 5 + 9 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: mannerism: 4 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (2)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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