Sentences

mannered in a sentence

a.

Definition

Characterized by excessive or affected behavior, gestures, or speech that appear rehearsed or artificial.

Sample Sentences

  1. He was so mannered that every gesture seemed rehearsed.
  2. Her mannered speech made her seem more sophisticated than she truly was.
  3. Despite his mannered demeanor, he had a kind heart that endeared him to many.
  4. The artist's mannered style drew both admiration and criticism from the public.
  5. She found his mannered politeness charming at first, but it quickly became tiresome.

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