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man·ner·ism  audio  (mn-rzm) KEY  

NOUN:
  1. A distinctive behavioral trait; an idiosyncrasy.
  2. Exaggerated or affected style or habit, as in dress or speech. See Synonyms at affectation.
  3. Mannerism An artistic style of the late 16th century characterized by distortion of elements such as scale and perspective.


OTHER FORMS:
manner·ist (Noun), manner·istic (Adjective)


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