MANNERED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

mannered

adjective

Definition of mannered

as in exaggerated

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Recent Examples of mannered Just behind her in a recent poll is Kenyan McDuffie, a mild-mannered lawyer who served, without much fanfare, on the city council from 2012 until January. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 New polls show the mild-mannered former LA congressman leading the governor’s race just days before Tuesday’s primary. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 31 May 2026 The unassuming, mild-mannered comedian has become one of the most popular live acts in the country, regularly selling out arenas. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile. — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mannered

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Adjective

In the clip, the robot performs exaggerated, erratic movements, raising its arms into a martial arts-style fighting stance before lunging toward people around it.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
There were new rules announced pre-tournament to minimise timewasting via exaggerated injuries or via substitutions.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

Flowering non-stop summer-through fall in showy combinations of yellow, orange, and red, blanket flower provides a good source of nectar to native bees and butterflies, while the small seeds are eaten by finches.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
The showy, low-maintenance shrub is resistant to pests and diseases and thrives in partial sun to partial shade.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

Definition of showy

Adjective

The root of this dysfunction goes back to Greenspan and his studied incoherence.

— George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
One hopes that Sean has learned his lesson about settling into a couple too quickly, because later in the day, Kenzie is pulled for a chat by our resident Lothario, Gabriel — which Bea observes with studied disinterest.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 5 June 2026

Definition of studied

Adjective

Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
And somewhere in South End, a Patagonia vest just got a little self-conscious.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026

Definition of self-conscious

Adjective

While some medi-spas adopt the clinical aesthetic, Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa is part-luxury-resort, part-wellness-clinic, surrounding itself with flamboyant, lush gardens resplendent with palms, banana trees, and tropical flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
They were joined by the period's flamboyant style mavens, the Marchesa Casati, Lady Ottoline Morrell, Mona Harrison Williams, and Diana Vreeland among them.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026

Definition of flamboyant

Adjective

Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Decorated with cool gray tones, marble and leather accents, and crisp white bedding, the rooms feel upscale but not ostentatious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

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