mannerism

• Nom désignant un trait de comportement distinctif ou une habitude particulière propre à une personne, ou une manière exagérée adoptée pour produire un effet.

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.

   Tic

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectationcharacteristicfoiblehabitidiosyncrasypeculiarityquirktictrait

2. Affected StyleC1formal

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

   Maniférisme (affectation)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectationartificialityposeposturingpretensionpretentiousnesstheatricality

   Antonymeseasegenuinenessnaturalnesssimplicitysincerityspontaneity