Mannerism
noun
A special way in which a person behaves or does things.
One of his mannerisms is always touching his chin when he's thinking.
Often appears as...
- distinctive mannerism
- quirky mannerism
noun
A particular style or way in art, music, or literature that is typical of a certain period or group of artists.
His paintings bear the influence of mannerism, a style popular in the late Renaissance period.
Often appears as...
- mannerism style
- renaissance mannerism
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A special way in which a person behaves or does things.
One of his mannerisms is always touching his chin when he's thinking.
Often appears as...
- distinctive mannerism
- quirky mannerism
noun
A particular style or way in art, music, or literature that is typical of a certain period or group of artists.
His paintings bear the influence of mannerism, a style popular in the late Renaissance period.
Often appears as...
- mannerism style
- renaissance mannerism
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Quirk
A mannerism can be unique to an individual and easily noticeable.
Her mannerism of giggling nervously made her stand out.
Pro Tip 2/3Unconscious Action
Mannerisms are often performed without conscious thought.
He wasn't aware that tapping his foot was one of his mannerisms.
Pro Tip 3/3Body Language
Mannerisms can convey emotions or thoughts non-verbally.
She has a mannerism of stroking her hair when she's unsure.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Quirk
A mannerism can be unique to an individual and easily noticeable.
Her mannerism of giggling nervously made her stand out.
Pro Tip 2/3Unconscious Action
Mannerisms are often performed without conscious thought.
He wasn't aware that tapping his foot was one of his mannerisms.
Pro Tip 3/3Body Language
Mannerisms can convey emotions or thoughts non-verbally.
She has a mannerism of stroking her hair when she's unsure.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Quirk
A mannerism can be unique to an individual and easily noticeable.
Her mannerism of giggling nervously made her stand out.
Pro Tip 2/3Unconscious Action
Mannerisms are often performed without conscious thought.
He wasn't aware that tapping his foot was one of his mannerisms.
Pro Tip 3/3Body Language
Mannerisms can convey emotions or thoughts non-verbally.
She has a mannerism of stroking her hair when she's unsure.
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The 5 Musketeers Have an...
dead voltage and so to have this and with this peaceful bull elephant as he munches away it's been absolutely wonderful now in between us enjoying our bull elephant and watching him go about his business VM and I have been discussing all mannerisms of interesting things and maybe you guys can help us
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The story we tell about...
and convinced that he is smarter than people give him credit for. His favorite topics of conversation are girls, sneakers and cars -- not a surprise for someone who was a teenager just a few years ago. But Troy's mannerisms -- they reveal the patterns of someone who is scared,
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Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
maybe have to adjust their body posture or adjust their mannerisms in order to feed they can still use their trunk because it's only the tip that isn't missing so they can still use that in body language or touching one another and indeed the soles of the feet do
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Inside a cartoonist's...
reading a newspaper, trawling online. It can come from a sentence someone said or a single word heard on television. Cartoonists are like sponges; they soak up people, places, mannerisms, clothing, and behavior. Sometimes they might jot them down
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What you don't know...
of your life well researchers spend billions of your tax dollars trying to figure that out they stock blissful couples and they study their every move and mannerism and they try to pinpoint what it is that sets them apart from their miserable
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The history of...
under captivity. It was the same subversive spirit that created this the Cakewalk, a dance that parodied the mannerisms of Southern high society -- a way for the enslaved to throw shade at the masters. The crazy thing about this dance
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What you don't know...
to find that one special person that you can annoy for the rest of your life? Well, researchers spend billions of your tax dollars trying to figure that out. They stalk blissful couples and study their every move and mannerism.
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Fake videos of real...
because there's a lot of moving parts, and the legislative processes can be ugly. So coming back a little bit, our ultimate goal, rather, is to capture their mannerisms or the unique way each of these people talks and smiles.
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Martine Rothblatt: My...
where people can create a mind file, and a mind file is the collection of their mannerisms, personality, recollection, feelings, beliefs, attitudes and values,
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Who IS Sherlock Holmes -...
a little changed, perhaps, with a new face and fresh mannerisms or turns of phrase, but still essentially Sherlock, our Sherlock.
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The 5 Musketeers Have an...
dead voltage and so to have this and with this peaceful bull elephant as he munches away it's been absolutely wonderful now in between us enjoying our bull elephant and watching him go about his business VM and I have been discussing all mannerisms of interesting things and maybe you guys can help us
Video examples
The story we tell about...
and convinced that he is smarter than people give him credit for. His favorite topics of conversation are girls, sneakers and cars -- not a surprise for someone who was a teenager just a few years ago. But Troy's mannerisms -- they reveal the patterns of someone who is scared,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
maybe have to adjust their body posture or adjust their mannerisms in order to feed they can still use their trunk because it's only the tip that isn't missing so they can still use that in body language or touching one another and indeed the soles of the feet do
Video examples
Inside a cartoonist's...
reading a newspaper, trawling online. It can come from a sentence someone said or a single word heard on television. Cartoonists are like sponges; they soak up people, places, mannerisms, clothing, and behavior. Sometimes they might jot them down
Video examples
What you don't know...
of your life well researchers spend billions of your tax dollars trying to figure that out they stock blissful couples and they study their every move and mannerism and they try to pinpoint what it is that sets them apart from their miserable
Video examples
The history of...
under captivity. It was the same subversive spirit that created this the Cakewalk, a dance that parodied the mannerisms of Southern high society -- a way for the enslaved to throw shade at the masters. The crazy thing about this dance
Video examples
What you don't know...
to find that one special person that you can annoy for the rest of your life? Well, researchers spend billions of your tax dollars trying to figure that out. They stalk blissful couples and study their every move and mannerism.
Video examples
Fake videos of real...
because there's a lot of moving parts, and the legislative processes can be ugly. So coming back a little bit, our ultimate goal, rather, is to capture their mannerisms or the unique way each of these people talks and smiles.
Video examples
Martine Rothblatt: My...
where people can create a mind file, and a mind file is the collection of their mannerisms, personality, recollection, feelings, beliefs, attitudes and values,
Video examples
Who IS Sherlock Holmes -...
a little changed, perhaps, with a new face and fresh mannerisms or turns of phrase, but still essentially Sherlock, our Sherlock.
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Sami Gayle
American Actress
If you have to tell a story without speaking, it's sort of like - I come from a dance background, so it's like a ballet where you have to tell a story with just your body. I think that's really interesting to have to tell a story with just your face and your mannerisms, and I'd like to tap into that world.
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Mary-Kate Olsen
American Actress
There are just some really beautiful people in the world. When you're walking down the street, or you're at a restaurant, someone catches your eye because they have their own look. It goes way beyond what they're wearing - into their mannerisms, the way they smile, or just the way they hold themselves.
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Olga Kurylenko
French Actress
Modeling isn't really a tough job. Acting is much harder: so much prep and changing your look and mannerisms. It's a more difficult lifestyle being a model. I traveled all the time. Although, now I wonder, because I travel all the time for acting, too. So they both have their difficulties.
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Joy Mathew
Indian Actor
As an actor, you are used to portraying other characters. You can pick up any mannerism or body language that suits the character. But to be yourself and not look pretentious is a difficult thing to do.
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Rain Dove
American Model
What it means to look like a woman or man changes regionally - from mannerisms to clothes to posture to makeup to even your vocals - so I just observe, and I replicate.
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Johnny Lever
Indian Actor
I observe people around me, interact with them and try to understand what's on their minds. I also try and include their little quirky mannerisms in my films.
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Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
Just working on a character and his mannerisms, but not looking the part, is not my thing. It is your duty as an actor to be honest to the character.
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Paresh Rawal
Indian Actor
It's difficult to adopt mannerism of a real-life person and even add the nuances of your acting into it.
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Karishma Tanna
Indian Actress
I get to pick so many things as an actor. Also, I'm a good observer of people and their mannerisms.
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Amyra Dastur
Indian Actress
You will not find me repeating a character or carrying similar mannerism in different films.
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Sami Gayle
American Actress
If you have to tell a story without speaking, it's sort of like - I come from a dance background, so it's like a ballet where you have to tell a story with just your body. I think that's really interesting to have to tell a story with just your face and your mannerisms, and I'd like to tap into that world.
Quote examples
Mary-Kate Olsen
American Actress
There are just some really beautiful people in the world. When you're walking down the street, or you're at a restaurant, someone catches your eye because they have their own look. It goes way beyond what they're wearing - into their mannerisms, the way they smile, or just the way they hold themselves.
Quote examples
Olga Kurylenko
French Actress
Modeling isn't really a tough job. Acting is much harder: so much prep and changing your look and mannerisms. It's a more difficult lifestyle being a model. I traveled all the time. Although, now I wonder, because I travel all the time for acting, too. So they both have their difficulties.
Quote examples
Joy Mathew
Indian Actor
As an actor, you are used to portraying other characters. You can pick up any mannerism or body language that suits the character. But to be yourself and not look pretentious is a difficult thing to do.
Quote examples
Rain Dove
American Model
What it means to look like a woman or man changes regionally - from mannerisms to clothes to posture to makeup to even your vocals - so I just observe, and I replicate.
Quote examples
Johnny Lever
Indian Actor
I observe people around me, interact with them and try to understand what's on their minds. I also try and include their little quirky mannerisms in my films.
Quote examples
Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
Just working on a character and his mannerisms, but not looking the part, is not my thing. It is your duty as an actor to be honest to the character.
Quote examples
Paresh Rawal
Indian Actor
It's difficult to adopt mannerism of a real-life person and even add the nuances of your acting into it.
Quote examples
Karishma Tanna
Indian Actress
I get to pick so many things as an actor. Also, I'm a good observer of people and their mannerisms.
Quote examples
Amyra Dastur
Indian Actress
You will not find me repeating a character or carrying similar mannerism in different films.
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