MANNERED


Meaning of MANNERED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mænə(r)d ]

1.

If you describe someone’s behaviour or a work of art as mannered , you dislike it because it is elaborate or formal, and therefore seems false or artificial.

...Naomi’s mannered voice...

If you arrange your picture too systematically the results can look very mannered and artificial.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ disapproval ]

2.

Mannered behaviour is polite and observes social customs.

Its intention is to restore pride in the past and create a more mannered society...

= well-mannered

ADJ

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