mannered

adjective

Definition of mannerednext
as in exaggerated

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Recent Examples of mannered Nowhere is the ham-handed effort more evident than in Texas, where a blend of culture war grievance and incel-targeting rage have circled the sharp-witted but mild-mannered Talarico, whose campaign is shaping up to be a fundraising juggernaut. — Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for mannered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannered
  1. exaggerated
  2. pretentious
  3. showy
  4. unnatural
  5. studied
  6. self-conscious
  7. flamboyant
  8. ostentatious
Adjective
  • Joseph’s team’s collection has a lot of interesting separates, including a cropped leather jacket from Naheim with exaggerated shoulders.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Parental alienation is a dynamic that occurs when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent due to manipulation by the other parent, such as by conveying of exaggerated or false information, as Psychology Today explains.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • The Majestic espouses a traditional luxury hotel style without feeling stuffy or pretentious.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The 101 recipes are chef-smart without being pretentious or complicated.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of pretentious
Adjective
  • Explanations as to why he was fired have varied widely from the defense minister allegedly being too corrupt, not corrupt enough, too combative with army leadership, too showy, too popular, and too in the clouds on military matters.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
  • Hydrangeas are one of the most popular perennials thanks to their showy flowers and interesting foliage.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • This is a standard procedure for unnatural deaths in Jackson County, not necessarily an indication that a crime was committed or is suspected.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The Victorian era was awash in handwringing about the loss of male vigor (some of which was blamed on the unnatural intellectual pursuits of women).
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of unnatural
Adjective
  • Born in London in 1942 and raised in Montreal after her father was killed in WWII, Pettet moved to New York City at age 16 and studied acting.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • The root of this dysfunction goes back to Greenspan and his studied incoherence.
    — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of studied
Adjective
  • Photography subjects can be self-conscious, but, for the most part, the subjects of Nishimura’s portfolio weren’t.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
  • The emotional discomfort is a result of feeling self-conscious about the appearance, and the physical is typically the result of excess tissue that's more susceptible to everyday irritation.
    — Anonymous, Allure, 23 July 2026
Definition of self-conscious
Adjective
  • For Yard Act’s 2022 debut, The Overload, the quartet chiseled flamboyant caricatures of British life and portrayed their flawed country with an abrasive, punishing tone.
    — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
  • Posters for Goodyear Tires and the 1939 Foire de Paris retail expo flank the flamboyant shoe.
    — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 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
Definition of ostentatious

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