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mannered
This term carries a predominantly negative connotation when describing human behavior, suggesting a lack of authenticity or a calculated attempt to appear sophisticated. It describes a performance of personality rather than a genuine expression, often evoking a sense of pretension or stiffness.
In the context of art and music, the term is more descriptive and less judgmental. It refers to a deliberate departure from naturalism in favor of a specific, often complex or exaggerated style. While it can imply a lack of spontaneity, in art history it specifically denotes a transition toward high artifice and stylized elegance.
Meanings
Examples
His mannered way of speaking made everyone in the room feel slightly uncomfortable.
She adopted a mannered accent to sound more sophisticated during the gala.
The play was far too mannered for my taste and lacked any real emotional depth.
I can't stand how mannered she becomes when the boss is around.
The painting is highly mannered with its elongated figures and distorted perspectives.
His prose is a bit too mannered to be considered truly modern.
The courtly dance was a mannered display of power and etiquette.