MANNERED


Meaning of MANNERED in English

1.

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

...Naomi’s ~ voice...

If you arrange your picture too systematically the results can look very ~ 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 ~ society...

= well-~

ADJ

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