Mannerism
English Meaning
Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art.
- A distinctive behavioral trait; an idiosyncrasy.
- Exaggerated or affected style or habit, as in dress or speech. See Synonyms at affectation.
- An artistic style of the late 16th century characterized by distortion of elements such as scale and perspective.