mannerism

• Sustantivo que designa un rasgo distintivo de comportamiento o un hábito peculiar de una persona, o bien un estilo o gesto exagerado adoptado para causar efecto.

A noun referring to a distinctive behavioral trait or peculiar habit characteristic of an individual, or an exaggerated manner adopted for effect.

1. Distinctive HabitB2formal

   A particular and often unconscious way of behaving, speaking, or gesturing that is characteristic of a specific person.

   manía o gesto característico

   • He has a nervous mannerism of tapping his fingers on the table.
   • Her mannerism of tilting her head when thinking is quite endearing.
   • The actor perfectly copied the character's mannerisms.

   Sinónimosaffectationcharacteristicfoiblehabitidiosyncrasypeculiarityquirktictrait

2. Affected StyleC1formal

   An artificial or exaggerated way of behaving or speaking, often used to impress others or create a certain impression.

   amaneramiento

   • His affected mannerisms made him seem insincere.
   • The politician's mannerisms were criticized as being too theatrical.
   • She adopted a posh mannerism when speaking to the wealthy guests.

   Sinónimosaffectationartificialityposeposturingpretensionpretentiousnesstheatricality

   Antónimoseasegenuinenessnaturalnesssimplicitysincerityspontaneity