Definition of mannerism Mannerism

/mæˈnɚɪˌzʌm/ - [manerizum] - man•ner•ism

We found 8 definitions of mannerism from 4 different sources.

What does mannerism mean?

Noun
mannerism - a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
		affectation, pose, affectedness
		pretending, feigning, simulation, pretence, pretense the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)
		attitude a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude"
mannerism - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
		idiosyncrasy, foible
		distinctiveness, specialness, peculiarity, speciality, specialty a distinguishing trait

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mannerism (Noun)
A group of verbal or other unconscious habitual behaviors peculiar to an individual.
mannerism (Noun)
Exaggerated or effected style in art, speech, or other behavior.
mannerism (Noun)
In literature, an ostentatious and unnatural style of the second half of the sixteenth century. In the contemporary criticism, described as a negation of the classicist equilibrium, pre- Baroque, and deforming expressiveness.
mannerism (Noun)
In fine art, a style that is inspired by previous models, aiming to reproduce subjects in an expressive language.

mannerism (n.)
Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art.